What tyre size does a Volkswagen Golf V Variant/Jetta use?

The most common size is 205/55R16. Depending on generation and engine, the Volkswagen Golf V Variant/Jetta uses 7 different sizes including 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 205/60R15, 225/40R18, 225/45R17.

Where do I find my exact Volkswagen Golf V Variant/Jetta tyre size?

Check the tyre placard in the driver's door jamb or fuel flap, or use the lookup tool on this page to select your generation and engine.

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Volkswagen Golf V Variant/Jetta tyre sizes

All factory fitments by generation and engine — 7 sizes across 2 generations.

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Quick answer

The most common tyre size on the Volkswagen Golf V Variant/Jetta is 205/55R16 (overall diameter ≈ 632 mm). Exact fitment depends on generation and engine — full breakdown below.

Golf Variant (1KM) 2007 - 2009 - Variant (2007–2009)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Golf Variant 1.4 - 80 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI - 122 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI - 140 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/50R17 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI - 160 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI - 170 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf Variant 1.6 - 102 PS - Benzin - 1595 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf Variant 1.6 Ethanol - 102 PS - Ethanol - 1595 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/50R17 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf Variant 1.9 TDI PD - 105 PS - Diesel - 1896 Hubraum	185/70R15 195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf Variant 1.9 TDI PD Syncro - 105 PS - Diesel - 1896 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17 185/70R15 195/65R15 205/60R15
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI (PD) - 140 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/50R17 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI PD - 136 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/50R17 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Golf Variant 2.0 TFSI - 200 PS - Benzin - 1984 cc	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17

Jetta (1KM) 2005 - 2010 - Limousine (2005–2010)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Jetta 1.4 TSI - 122 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Jetta 1.4 TSI - 140 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Jetta 1.4 TSI - 160 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17
Jetta 1.4 TSI - 170 PS - Benzin - 1390 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17
Jetta 1.6 - 102 PS - Benzin - 1595 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Jetta 1.6 Ethanol - 102 PS - Ethanol - 1595 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Jetta 1.6 FSI - 116 PS - Benzin - 1598 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Jetta 1.6 TDI - 90 PS - Diesel - 1598 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF - 105 PS - Diesel - 1598 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Jetta 1.9 TDI - 105 PS - Diesel - 1896 Hubraum	185/70R15 195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Jetta 2.0 FSI - 150 PS - Benzin - 1984 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Jetta 2.0 TDI - 136 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Jetta 2.0 TDI - 170 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17
Jetta 2.0 TDI DPF - 140 PS - Diesel - 1968 Hubraum	195/65R15 205/55R16 205/60R15 225/40R18 225/45R17
Jetta 2.0 TFSI - 200 PS - Benzin - 1984 cc	205/55R16 225/40R18 225/45R17

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