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2005 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan A5 Base 4dr Value Edition Manual

2005 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan A5
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sdn, Compact
22 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door Sdn
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Compact
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
91
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3230
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
30
Engine Type:
Gas I5
Displacement:
2.5L/151
Fuel System:
SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
150 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
170 @ 3750
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear:
Independent
Front Tire Size:
P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size:
P195/65HR15
Spare Tire Size:
P195/65HR15
Front Wheel Size (in):
15 x 6
Rear Wheel Size (in):
15 x 6
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.3 x 0.47
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
14.5
Wheelbase (in):
101.5
Length, Overall (in):
179.3
Trunk Volume (ft³):
16.0
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
N/A
Trans Type:
5
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.78
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.12
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.36
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.03
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.84
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.60
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.65
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
60
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
10.0
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Multi-link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
0.83
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
0.71
Spare Wheel Size (in):
15 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
16.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
3.00
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
35.8
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
12.3 x 0.98
Front Head Room (in):
38.5
Front Leg Room (in):
41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in):
54.8
Second Head Room (in):
37.2
Second Leg Room (in):
35.4
Second Shoulder Room (in):
53.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
69.3
Height, Overall (in):
57.5
Track Width, Front (in):
60.7
Track Width, Rear (in):
59.7
Min Ground Clearance (in):
5.4


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