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2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 98.9 in | 98.9 in |
| Length | 179.3 in | 164.9 in | 164.9 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 68.3 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 56.7 in | 56.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3285 lb. | 2960 lb. | 3060 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.6 in | 38.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.7 in | 53.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.5 in | 41.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.7 in | 52.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 33.5 in | 33.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 75 in (over 2 rows) | 75 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 41.8 ft3 | 41.8 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI
| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
most comfortable seats out of the Totoya Matrix, Mazda 3, Honda fit, Nissan Versa see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Excellent seats and comfort, however occasionally find the seats a bit narrow and the foot well can be tight in some shoes. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The front seats offer great lateral support. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The sport seats in the basic black leatherette are nicely bolstered though not overly enveloping like seats in my FR-S. This means it hits a nice middle ground of comfort but still keeping you from being thrown around in aggressive driving. The manually adjusted seats are easily positioned to a comfortable state after you figure out which of the 4 levers is doing what. The adjustible thigh support is especially nice and not something I often see in this segment. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Zero fatigue on long drives, natural driving position see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Same as a small sedan, dead pedal, loads of head room see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
High roof line gives sedan-like head room, lots of foot room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good Shoulder width, okay leg room. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Great for my kids (4 and 7) but small for adults. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats could be firmer though adequate. It has no lumbar support and expended use probably will change the shape of the foam used in the seat. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
2006 Volkswagen Jetta 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | Value Edition | 2.5 / TDI | 2.0T | GLI |
| Standard Engine | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 | 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 150 hp@5000 170 lb-ft@3750 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 207 lb-ft@1800 | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5500 207 lb-ft@1800 |
| Optional Engine(s) | turbocharged 1.9L I4 Diesel OHC-2v 100 hp@4000 177 lb-ft@1800 | |||
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||||
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 225/45WR17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/45HR17 tires | 225/40YR18 tires | |
| 225/45HR17 tires |
2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | GTI |
| Standard Engine | turbocharged 1.8L I4 DOHC-5v 180 hp@5500 173 lb-ft@1950 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 225/45HR17 tires |
2006 Volkswagen Golf 4-door Hatch Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| Trim | GL | GLS |
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 OHC-2v 115 hp@5200 122 lb-ft@2600 | 2.0L I4 OHC-2v 115 hp@5200 122 lb-ft@2600 |
| Optional Engine(s) | turbocharged 1.9L I4 Diesel OHC-2v 100 hp@4000 177 lb-ft@1800 | |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | ||
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 195/65HR15 tires |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI
| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Even with a 200hp/207lb torque turbo engine there is nearly no lag and an absence of torque steer. The extremely flat torque curve allows for easy passing. Probably the best compromise of power, mpg, and comfort available. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Its okay, 150hp is sufficient, the 170 torque feels awesome see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
-Very easily used powerband -Engine loves to rev -DSG transmission is wicked fast see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seamless power with the DSG gearbox. Turbo is spooled instantly with no turbo lag at all. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very peppy and smooth engine + transmission combo. It loves to rev but is also content cruising along. Great throttle response and turbo surge. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Linear power delivery. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The 2.0-liter turbo is very easily tunable with a software flash and the DSG transmission is a great compromise between automatic and manual--I can shift either with the lever or the paddles behind the steering wheel. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The engine and DSG are both amazing! see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Great torque. Not fussy. Outstanding drivability see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Quick acceleration, minimal torque steer except under hard acceleration, seamless DSG gearbox see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Powertrain: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The engine is where I'm probably the most pleased and simultaneously disappointed. First, only having 190hp makes zero sense when this same engine will make 228hp in the X1. The low end feels extremely strong, but as the revs pass 4500, power tapers off significantly much like the MKV GTI does. It feels 100% artificially limited considering all the technology under the valve covers of the B46 engine, though. My wife rarely spins the engine to that upper rev range, so it is completely fine for her driving style. That said, the "fake" limitation really hurts the Clubman's value proposition against the other hot hatches on the market.The 6MT and clutch are easy to modulate and smooth, but both lack the engagement and feedback of my FR-S. The rev matching feature on downshifts work well. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 150-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Can be a little sluggish, transmission is great, but automanual not very useful. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
| 2006 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Sluggish in the winter. see full Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI
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2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI MSRP and Invoice Prices
| Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
| 4dr Sedan | Value Edition | 17,900 | 17,049 | 630 |
| 4dr Sedan | 2.5 / TDI | 20,290 | 18,687 | 630 |
| 4dr Sedan | 2.0T | 23,590 | 21,702 | 630 |
| 4dr Sedan | GLI | 23,790 | 21,884 | 630 |
| 2dr Hatch | GTI | 20,340 | 18,526 | 630 |
| 4dr Hatch | GL | 16,030 | 14,958 | 630 |
| 4dr Hatch | GLS | 18,390 | 17,138 | 630 |
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