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Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) or Volkswagen Jetta V (A5)?

1992–1998 vs 2005–2010 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)1992–1998 · 9 engines · CL, GL, GT, GLXSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Jetta V (A5)2005–2010 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Sportline, SSpecifications →Listings →
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Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento)1992–1998no listings
Volkswagen Jetta V (A5)2005–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length4,380 mmLength4,554 mm
Width1,695 mmWidth1,781 mm
Height1,425 mmHeight1,459 mm
Wheelbase2,475 mmWheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance125 mmGround clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume550 lTrunk volume527 l
Curb weight1,050 kg–1,290 kgCurb weight1,290 kg–1,435 kg
Fuel tank55 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years1992–1998Production years2005–2010
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan
Number of engines9Number of engines10
Power44–128 kW (60–174 hp)Power75–147 kW (102–200 hp)
Displacement (l)1.4–2.8Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.9 TDILowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 2.8 VR6Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 2.0 TFSI 200
Top speed224 km/hTop speed232 km/h
Trim levelsCL · Trendline
Items in the base trim15 · CLItems in the base trim26 · Trendline
Items in the top trim26 · GLXItems in the top trim36 · Sportline
Equipment · Comfort1 · 7
Air Conditioning—Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows—Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows—Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Grey Interior✓Grey Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System—Audio System✓
Audio Preparation✓Audio Preparation—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input—AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Halogen Headlights✓Halogen Headlights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling✓Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety1 · 9
Driver's Airbag—Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag—Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags—Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS—ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks✓Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels✓R13 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) or Volkswagen Jetta V (A5)?

Length: Volkswagen Jetta V (A5) 4,554 mm, Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) 4,380 mm (a 174 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,475 mm. Boot: 527 vs 550 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) or Volkswagen Jetta V (A5)?

The most frugal Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) uses 5.4 l/100 km (1.9 TDI); the most frugal Volkswagen Jetta V (A5) 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) or Volkswagen Jetta V (A5)?

The strongest Volkswagen Jetta III (A3 / Vento) makes 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6); the strongest Volkswagen Jetta V (A5) 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 TFSI 200).

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