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2006 Volkswagen GTI Specs

When you buy a new vehicle, you want to know everything about the car, everything that comes standard with it and what the options are. View all of the specs for the 2006 Volkswagen GTI such as the 24 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway and compare them with similar vehicles to find the right car for you.
2006 Volkswagen GTI
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Fuel Economy:24 MPG city / 31 MPG highway
Transmissions:5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains:Front Wheel Drive
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  GTI Base Hatchback Performance Specs  
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Turbo compressor
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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
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Premium unleaded fuel 91
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Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 31 and EPA city (mpg): 24
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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14.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
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Power: 134 kW , 180 HP SAE @ 5,500 rpm; 173 ft lb , 235 Nm @ 1,950 rpm
  GTI Base Hatchback Handling Specs  
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Four-wheel ABS
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Brake assist system
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Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Electronic brake distribution
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Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
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Immobilizer
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Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
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Stability control
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Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , torsion beam rear suspension semi-independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
  GTI Base Hatchback Exterior Specs  
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Body side molding
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Body color front and rear bumpers
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Day time running lights
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Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
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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
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Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
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Luxury trim leather on gearknob
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Metallic paint
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Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
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Tinted glass on cabin
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Weights: curb weight (lbs) 2,934
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Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
  GTI Base Hatchback Interior Specs  
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12v power outlet: front and cargo and 1
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Air conditioning
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Roof antenna
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Peripheral anti-theft protection
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Audio anti-theft protection: code
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Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM, CD player and cassette
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Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 41.8 and all seats in place (cu ft): 18
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Clock
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Full dashboard console , full floor console with covered storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Cruise control
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Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
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Door ajar warning
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Door entry light
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
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Floor covering: carpet in load area
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Floor mats
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Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors intelligent
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Sports heated driver and passenger seat with height adjustment
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Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Front seat center armrest
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Lockable glove compartment
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Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats , three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
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Heated washer
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Illuminated entry system
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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
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Low fuel level warning
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Low washer fluid level warning
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Remote power locks includes power windows
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Power steering
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Front power windows with two one-touch
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Front and rear reading lights
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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
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Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
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Rear view mirror
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Remote fuel filler door release
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Front and rear roof airbag
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Front seat back storage
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Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional cloth
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Seating: five seats
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Front side airbag
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Eight speaker(s)
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Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
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Tachometer
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Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
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