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Road Test: 2006 Volkswagen GTI
Specifications
By: Drew Phillips
Photos by the author
July 01, 2006
General Information
Car:
2006 Volkswagen GTI
Vehicle Type:
3-door hatchback,
Base Price:
$21,990
Price as Tested:
$22,620
Warranty:
4-year, 50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper
Drivetrain
Engine Type:
Turbocharged Inline-4
Displacement:
1984 cc
Valvetrain:
dohc 4-valve/cylinder
Horsepower:
197 bhp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
207 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
Transmission:
6-Speed Manual/DSG Automatic
Wheels/Tires/Brakes
Wheels:
7J x 17
Tires:
225/45 R17 H, all season performance tires
Brakes:
ABS, power assisted front vented disc brakes, solid rear disc brakes
Dimensions
Wheelbase:
101.5 in
Length:
165.8 in
Height:
58.4 in
Width:
69.3 in
Track (f/r):
f: 60.4/r: 59.7 in
Curb Weight:
3308 lbs
Headroom (f/r):
39.3 in
Legroom (f/r):
41.2 in
Cargo Volume:
15.1 cubic feet
Performance
0-60 mph:
6.2 sec
0-100 mph:
16.4 sec
1/4 mile:
14.7 sec @ 95 mph
Top Speed:
130 mph (limited)
Available Options
Package 1 - $1,370
Leather Seating, Power Tilt and Slide Sunroof, XM or SIRIUS Satellite Radio

Package 2 - $3,160
Leather Seating, Power Tilt and Slide Sunroof, XM or SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Climatronic Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, Heated Front Seats, Front Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles

6-Speed DSG Automatic Transmission - $1,075
18" Alloy Wheels - $750
XM Satellite Radio - $375
SIRIUS Satellite Radio - $375
DVD-based Navigation System - $1,800
Rubber Mats & Trunk Liner - $185
Basic Ground Effects - $1,599
Individual Available Accessories