Compare 2006 Volkswagen GTI - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $20,340 | $26,435 | $20,325 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $18,526 | $24,458 | $18,554 |
| Destination | $630 | $560 | $670 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Overhead Console | N/A | Mini With Storage | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Manual Vented | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Driver And Passenger | 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 | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 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 | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | N/A |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Fixed | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bucket | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | With Pass-thru | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - W/tilt | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Premium Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 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 | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | Driveline | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | N/A | Auto Off |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| 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 | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | N/A | 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 (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 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) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 72 Months/70,000 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 | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | N/A |
| Grille Trim | Body-colored | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Liftgate |
| 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 | Optional | Standard |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Wing | Wing |
| Roof Rack | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P225/55VR16.0 BSW Performance AS | P205/55VR16.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.3L Rotary | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | N/A | DOHC |
| 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 | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Double Wishbone | 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 | Multi-link | 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 | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | Standard | SportShift |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.65 | 4.30 | 4.39 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 164.9 " | 174.3 " | 172.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 68.3 " | 69.7 " | 67.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.7 " | 52.8 " | 54.9 " |
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.3L Rotary | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 180 @ 5,500 Rpm | 212 @ 7,500 Rpm | 155 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 173 @ 1,950 Rpm | 159 @ 5,500 Rpm | 139 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 24 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 34 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 6.9 Seconds | 7.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.1 Seconds | 15.3 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 88 Mph | 90 Mph | 86 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.19/3.40 " | 3.15/9.45 " | 3.39/3.39 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,934 Lbs. | 3,075 Lbs. | 2,734 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,881 Lbs. | 3,854 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 902 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 98.9 " | 106.4 " | 101.2 " |
| Front Track | 59.6 " | 58.9 " | 58.5 " |
| Rear Track | 58.8 " | 59.3 " | 58.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 17.4 '' | 19.0 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .31 | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 42.7 " | 43.1 " |
| Rear Legroom | 33.5 " | 32.2 " | 29.2 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.6 " | 38.2 " | 37.8 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.4 " | 36.8 " | 34.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.3 " | 51.1 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 48.1 " | 46.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.7 " | 54.8 " | 52.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.7 " | 54.9 " | 51.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 18.0 Cu.ft. | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 16.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 41.8 Cu.ft. | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 25.3 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 88 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. | 81 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 15.9 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | 5 |
| Front Seat | N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 5 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||
