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2006 VW Golf Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2006 Volkswagen Golf comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| MSRP |
$16,905.00 |
$16,995.00 |
$17,615.00 |
$16,115.00 |
| Destination |
$630.00 |
$580.00 |
$560.00 |
$580.00 |
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| Standard Engine |
2L 115hp I4 |
2L 138hp I4 |
2.3L 160hp I4 |
2L 132hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
115 @ 5200 RPM |
138 @ 6000 RPM |
160 @ 6500 RPM |
132 @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque |
122 @ 2600 RPM |
136 @ 4500 RPM |
150 @ 4500 RPM |
133 @ 4500 RPM |
| Valves |
2 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
1984 |
1975 |
2260 |
1975 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3.2 X 3.7 |
3.4 X 3.7 |
3.2 X 3.7 |
| Compression Ratio |
10:1 |
10.1:1 |
9.7:1 |
10.1:1 |
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| City (mpg) |
24 |
24 |
26 |
24 |
| Highway (mpg) |
30 |
34 |
32 |
32 |
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
2910.1 |
2903.5 |
2808.7 |
2837.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
98.9 |
102.8 |
103.9 |
102.7 |
| Length (in.) |
164.9 |
170.9 |
176.6 |
177.9 |
| Width (in.) |
68.3 |
68.3 |
69.1 |
67.7 |
| Height (in.) |
56.7 |
57.9 |
57.7 |
56.1 |
| Track Front (in.) |
59.6 |
58.9 |
60.2 |
58.5 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
58.8 |
58.5 |
59.6 |
58.1 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.6 |
40 |
39.1 |
39.6 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
37.4 |
38.8 |
38.4 |
38 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.5 |
42.8 |
41.9 |
43.2 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
33.5 |
35.4 |
36.3 |
35 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
53.7 |
55.1 |
54.9 |
54.7 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
52.4 |
53.9 |
54 |
53.5 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
55.5 |
52.4 |
54.9 |
53 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
57.6 |
53.9 |
53.9 |
55.6 |
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
88 |
98.1 |
95.3 |
95 |
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
torsion |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
195/65R15 |
205/50R16 |
205/50R17 |
195/60R15 |
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Volkswagen Golf GL |
Kia Spectra5 |
Mazda MAZDA3 S Touring |
Hyundai Elantra GT |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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