El Volkswagen Jetta A5 (2005-2011) se ofreció con 24 configuraciones de motor distintas en toda su gama.
| Motor | Potencia | Par motor | Transmisión | Ruedas motrices | Velocidad máxima | 0-100 km/h | Consumo | Disponible en |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L Gasolina | 200 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 233 km/h | 7.2 s | 7.9 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 200 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 235 km/h | 7.5 s | 8.2 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 170 hp | 350 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.5 s | 5.7 l/100km | 1 acabado |
| 2.0L Diésel | 170 hp | 350 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 222 km/h | 8.6 s | 5.9 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 170 hp | 240 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.1 s | 7.3 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 170 hp | 240 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 222 km/h | 8.3 s | 7.3 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 160 hp | 240 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.5 s | 6.4 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 160 hp | 240 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 220 km/h | 8.5 s | 6.6 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 150 hp | 200 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 207 km/h | 9.9 s | 8.4 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Gasolina | 150 hp | 200 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 211 km/h | 9.2 s | 8.0 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 140 hp | 320 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 205 km/h | 9.7 s | 5.8 l/100km | 5 acabados |
| 2.0L Diésel | 140 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 207 km/h | 9.7 s | 5.5 l/100km | 5 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 140 hp | 220 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 205 km/h | 9.3 s | 7.1 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 140 hp | 220 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 207 km/h | 9.3 s | 7.1 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 122 hp | 200 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 199 km/h | 9.8 s | 6.3 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.4L Gasolina | 122 hp | 200 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 199 km/h | 9.8 s | 6.4 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.6L Gasolina | 115 hp | 155 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 194 km/h | 11.1 s | 6.9 l/100km | 3 acabados |
| 1.9L Diésel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 190 km/h | 11.9 s | 4.6 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.9L Diésel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 189 km/h | 11.9 s | 5.3 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.6L Diésel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 187 km/h | 12.0 s | 4.8 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.6L Diésel | 105 hp | 250 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 187 km/h | 12.0 s | 4.7 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.6L Gasolina | 102 hp | 148 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 183 km/h | 13.3 s | 8.2 l/100km | 4 acabados |
| 1.6L Gasolina | 102 hp | 148 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 186 km/h | 12.2 s | 7.4 l/100km | 2 acabados |
| 1.6L Diésel | 90 hp | 230 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 176 km/h | 13.8 s | 4.7 l/100km | 1 acabado |
Cada fila es una configuración mecánica distinta — cilindrada, potencia, transmisión, tracción y tipo de combustible — deduplicada entre acabados que comparten el mismo motor. Las diferencias solo de acabado (interior, llantas, opciones) no crean una fila aparte.