2005 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2005 Honda Accord
When comparing the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta's and the 2005 Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2005 Honda Accord has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta's and the 2005 Honda Accord's specifications and ratings, the 2005 Honda Accord is a better car than the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
2005 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2005 Honda Accord Pricing
A used 2005 Volkswagen Jetta ranges from $2,340 to $7,997 while a used 2005 Honda Accord is priced between $3,800 to $9,809.
2005 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2005 Honda Accord Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta loses 43.2 percent of its value and the 2005 Honda Accord loses 39 percent of its value. This means the 2005 Honda Accord retains 4.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
2005 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2005 Honda Accord Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Jetta is 8.6 out of 10 while the Honda Accord's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Jetta being ranked 9 out of 26 Best Compact Cars and the Honda Accord being ranked 1 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.
2005 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2005 Honda Accord Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Jetta is 8.2 out of 10. For the Honda Accord the reliability rating is 9.2 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord an advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Jetta.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta’s base engine makes 115 horsepower, and the 2005 Honda Accord base engine makes 160 horsepower. The Jetta is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 392 miles. The Accord is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles. This gives the 2005 Honda Accord the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta and the 2005 Honda Accord have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2340 - 7997
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.43236
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
3800 - 9809
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.389899
Volkswagen Jetta Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.584823 / 10
Reliability:
8.15447 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Accord Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.093944 / 10
Reliability:
9.181833 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volkswagen Jetta Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 18Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 24Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
20 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 26Ranking
24 out of / 43Ranking
30 out of / 43Ranking
34 out of / 43Ranking
38 out of / 43Honda Accord Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
11 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Trim Levels
2.5, 2.5 PZEV, GL, GL PZEV, GLI 1.8T, GLS, GLS PZEV, GLS TDI, TDI, Value Edition, Value Edition PZEV, GL TDI, GLS 1.8T
2005 Honda Accord Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
115 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
122 foot-lbs @ 2600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.040 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
160 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
161 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
294 / 392 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
391 / 527 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2895 lbs
Width:
68.3 inches
Height:
56.7 inches
Length:
172.3 inches
Wheelbase:
98.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3058 lbs
Width:
71.5 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
189.5 inches
Wheelbase:
107.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15