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2006 Volkswagen GTI Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 2006 Volkswagen GTI specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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2006 Volkswagen GTI Research

2006 Volkswagen GTI

Resale Value:$18,465  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Transmissions: 6-Speed Manual; 5-Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive

2006 Volkswagen GTI Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
Turbo compressor
1,781 cc 1.8 liters in-line 4 front engine with 81 mm bore, 86.4 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam and five valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 31 and EPA city (mpg): 24
Multi-point injection fuel system
14.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Power: 134 kW , 180 HP SAE @ 5,500 rpm; 173 ft lb , 235 Nm @ 1,950 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
Four-wheel ABS
Brake assist system
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , torsion beam rear suspension semi-independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body side molding
Body color front and rear bumpers
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 164.9, overall width (inches): 68.3, overall height (inches): 56.7, wheelbase (inches): 98.9, front track (inches): 59.6, rear track (inches): 58.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.8
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim leather on gearknob
Metallic paint
Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,934
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front and cargo and 1
Air conditioning
Roof antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM, CD player and cassette
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 41.8 and all seats in place (cu ft): 18
Clock
Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door entry light
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors intelligent
Sports heated driver and passenger seat with height adjustment
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Lockable glove compartment
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats , three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.6, rear headroom (inches): 37.4, front leg room (inches): 41.5, rear leg room (inches): 33.5, front shoulder room (inches): 53.7, rear shoulder room (inches): 52.7 and interior volume (cu ft): 88
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Remote power locks includes power windows
Power steering
Front power windows with two one-touch
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Remote fuel filler door release
Front and rear roof airbag
Front seat back storage
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: five seats
Front side airbag
Eight speaker(s)
Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
 
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