Volkswagen Jetta 1KM side profile — Volkswagen Jetta wheel fitment

Volkswagen Jetta wheel fitment — 1KM

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1979–present
Volkswagen Jetta wheel fitment at a glance — The Volkswagen Jetta 1KM (1979–present) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~6J–9J wheels at ET35–ET54.

Overview

The fifth generation Volkswagen Jetta (A5) is marketed as the Jetta in most markets and as Bora in Mexico and Colombia, Vento in Argentina and Chile, and Sagitar in China. Introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on January 5, 2005, it was the second Volkswagen product to make its world debut at a US auto show. The A5 Jetta is 170 millimeters longer, 30 millimeters wider, with a 70-millimeter longer wheelbase than its predecessor. It offers increased interior room and luggage compartment volume of up to 453 liters (16 cu ft). Notably, it introduces the first multi-link independent rear suspension in a Jetta model.

Volkswagen Jetta wheel fitment

Volkswagen Jetta wheel fitment for the Volkswagen Jetta 1KM (1979–present): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x112
Centre bore57.1 mm
Bolt / threadM14x1.5 (bolts)
Wheel-bolt torque120 Nm
Seat typeradius
Factory setupsquare
TPMSindirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front6J–9JET35–ET54

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8–10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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UK popularity & demand

~13,329 Volkswagen Jetta licensed on UK roads — top 13% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 13,329 Volkswagen Jetta on UK roads, placing it in the top 13% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

That makes Volkswagen Jetta wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive
2.5L V5 petrol2.5L V5 petrolpetrol150 hpFWD
2.0L TDI2.0L turbo dieseldiesel140 hpFWD
2.0L petrol2.0L petrolpetrol110 hpFWD
1.8L petrol1.8L petrolpetrol82 hpFWD
1.6L turbo diesel1.6L turbo dieseldiesel70 hpFWD
1.9L TDI1.9L turbo dieseldiesel70 hpFWD
1.6L diesel1.6L dieseldiesel51 hpFWD

Performance

VariantPower0–62 mphTop speed
1.9L TDI70 hp8.3 s114 mph
2.0L petrol110 hp8.4 s127 mph
2.5L V5 petrol150 hp7.8 s134 mph
2.0L TDI140 hp8.5 s137 mph

Dimensions

Length4632 mm
Width1750 mm
Height1458 mm
Wheelbase2636 mm

Body styles & production

Body stylesSaloon
Produced1979–present

Trim levels

GLISESEL

Factory colours

Schwarz SolidPure WhitePlatinum Gray MetallicDeep Black Pearl Metallic

History & notable variants

The fifth generation Jetta was significant for Volkswagen as it continued the car's strong presence in North America. It debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show on January 5, 2005, reflecting its importance to the US market. The A5 Jetta was manufactured primarily in Mexico with substantial investment by VW to upgrade their Puebla facilities.

Reliability & owner notes