Compare 2006 Volkswagen Jetta - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $17,900 | $22,150 | $18,460 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $17,049 | $20,250 | $16,884 |
| Destination | $630 | $595 | $595 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatic Manual | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Metal-look | Metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver | Driver |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Digital/analog |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection(TM) | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Hybrid Electrical Components (96 Month/80,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | With Chrome Bar | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Lip | Wing |
| Front Tires | P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS | P195/65SR15.0 BSW AS | P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-5 | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.3L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Front Disc/rear Drum | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Optional | Standard | N/A |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 2-spd CVT W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.65 | 4.95 | 4.29 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 179.3 " | 176.7 " | 176.7 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.3 " | 69.0 " | 69.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.5 " | 56.3 " | 56.5 " |
| Engine | 2.5L I-5 | Hybrid Electric Motor 1.3L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 150 @ 5,000 Rpm | 93 @ 6,000 Rpm | 140 @ 6,300 Rpm |
| Torque | 170 @ 3,750 Rpm | 89 @ 4,500 Rpm | 128 @ 4,300 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Hybrid System Net Power | N/A | 110 @ 6,000 Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid System Net Torque | N/A | 123 @ 123 Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Horsepower | N/A | 20 @ 2,000 Rpm | N/A |
| Hybrid Electric Motor 1 Torque | N/A | 76 | N/A |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 49 Mpg | 30 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 30 Mpg | 51 Mpg | 38 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 9.5 Seconds | 11.7 Seconds | 7.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 17.0 Seconds | 18.8 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 83 Mph | 79 Mph | 90 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 59 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 2.87/3.15 " | 3.19/3.44 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,230 Lbs. | 2,875 Lbs. | 2,740 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,094 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 106.3 " | 106.3 " |
| Front Track | 60.7 " | 59.1 " | 59.0 " |
| Rear Track | 59.7 " | 60.2 " | 60.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.4 '' | 17.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.2 " | 42.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.4 " | 34.6 " | 34.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.5 " | 39.4 " | 38.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.2 " | 37.4 " | 36.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 51.9 " | 51.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 51.0 " | 51.0 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 " | 53.6 " | 53.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.1 " | 52.3 " | 52.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 10.4 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 10.4 Cu.ft. | 12.0 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 91 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. | 88 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 12.3 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Driver's | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | acceptable | N/A | good |
