Compare 2006 Volkswagen GTI - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $20,340 | $20,325 | $20,090 |
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Invoice | $18,526 | $18,554 | $18,581 |
Destination | $630 | $670 | $720 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Automatic | Manual |
Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | N/A | N/A |
Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Urethane | Urethane |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
Ashtray | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Driver Information Centre | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Optional |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | 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 | N/A |
Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | N/A |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Urethane |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way Power |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
Front Armrests | Center | N/A | Center |
Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed | Adjustable |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 50-50 Bench | 50-50 Bench |
Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed |
Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | N/A |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
MP3 Capability | N/A | N/A | Standard |
Speakers | 8 | 6 | 8 Performance |
Amplifier | Optional | N/A | 480W |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | Standard |
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) | N/A | N/A |
Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | ABS And Driveline |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | N/A |
Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | N/A | 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 |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | SecuriLock(R) |
Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (72 Month/70,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Fixed |
Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Body-colored |
Grille Trim | Body-colored | Black | Black |
Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 2 Doors |
Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | 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 | Standard | N/A |
Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
Spoiler | N/A | Wing | Wing |
Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P205/55VR16.0 BSW Performance AS | P215/65TR16.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Painted Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | N/A |
Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | N/A |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 4.0L V-6 |
Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | N/A |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Rear-wheel |
Engine Block Heater | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Suspension Tuning | Sport | 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 | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | SportShift | N/A |
Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 3.65 | 4.39 | 3.31 |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 164.9 " | 172.4 " | 187.6 " |
Exterior Body Width | 68.3 " | 67.9 " | 73.9 " |
Exterior Height | 56.7 " | 54.9 " | 54.5 " |
Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 4.0L V-6 |
Horsepower | 180 @ 5,500 Rpm | 155 @ 6,500 Rpm | 210 @ 5,300 Rpm |
Torque | 173 @ 1,950 Rpm | 139 @ 4,000 Rpm | 240 @ 3,500 Rpm |
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 27 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 34 Mpg | 28 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 7.8 Seconds | 7.0 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds | 15.4 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 86 Mph | 94 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .8 |
Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | 59 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.40 " | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.95/3.32 " |
Curb Weight | 2,934 Lbs. | 2,734 Lbs. | 3,351 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,881 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
Payload | 902 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 98.9 " | 101.2 " | 107.1 " |
Front Track | 59.6 " | 58.5 " | 62.8 " |
Rear Track | 58.8 " | 58.5 " | 63.0 " |
Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 19.0 '' | 18.0 '' |
Drag Coefficient | .31 | .32 | N/A |
Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 43.1 " | 42.7 " |
Rear Legroom | 33.5 " | 29.2 " | 30.3 " |
Front Headroom | 38.6 " | 37.8 " | 38.6 " |
Rear Headroom | 37.4 " | 34.1 " | 34.7 " |
Front Hip Room | N/A | 51.1 " | 53.6 " |
Rear Hip Room | N/A | 46.2 " | 46.8 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 53.7 " | 52.6 " | 55.4 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 52.7 " | 51.3 " | 53.4 " |
Luggage Volume | 18.0 Cu.ft. | 16.0 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 41.8 Cu.ft. | 25.3 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. | 81 Cu.ft. | 85 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 16.0 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | N/A | 5 | 5 |
Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 4 | 4 |
Driver's | N/A | 5 | 5 |
Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | 5 |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||