2006 Volkswagen Golf
2006 Volkswagen Golf Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$16,030 - $20,655
Original MSRP:
$14,958 - $19,310
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: |
2006 Volkswagen Golf Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 2006 Volkswagen Golf GL Auto, GL Manual, GLS Auto, GLS Manual, GLS TDI Auto, GLS TDI Manual | N/A |
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2006 Volkswagen Golf Models & Prices
2006 Volkswagen Golf GL Manual
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr HB GL Manual | $16,030 | $14,958 | $244 / Month* | |
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2006 Volkswagen Golf GL Auto
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr HB GL Auto | $16,905 | $15,822 | $258 / Month* | |
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2006 Volkswagen Golf GLS Manual
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr HB GLS Manual | $18,390 | $17,138 | $280 / Month* | |
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2006 Volkswagen Golf GLS Auto
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr HB GLS Auto | $19,265 | $18,002 | $294 / Month* | |
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2006 Volkswagen Golf GLS TDI Manual
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr HB GLS TDI Manual | $19,580 | $18,237 | $298 / Month* | |
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2006 Volkswagen Golf GLS TDI Auto
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr HB GLS TDI Auto | $20,655 | $19,310 | $315 / Month* | |
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2006 Volkswagen Golf Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING Features
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City 24/hwy 30 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | ||||
| City 24/hwy 31 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | ||||
| City 33/hwy 44 (1.9L engine/5-speed auto trans) | • | |||||
| City 37/hwy 44 (1.9L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color body-side moldings | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color bumpers w/black lower section | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color door handles | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color grille | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color pwr heated mirrors | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Daytime running lights | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr glass tilt/slide sunroof-inc: tinted glass, sunshade, pinch protection | • | • | • | • | ||
| Rear intermittent wiper & washer | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Tinted green glass | • | • | • | • | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (2) front & (2) rear reading lights | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 4-spoke padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable, telescopic, theft-deterrent steering column | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 60/40 split folding rear seat w/height-adjustable headrests | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Air conditioning | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Audible & visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system for doors, hood, hatch, radio, starter | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Blue backlit instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, temp & fuel gauges, warning lights, digital clock, brake wear indicator | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| CD changer preparation-inc: wiring harness, mounting shelf | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Center console-inc: (2) front/(1) rear cup holders, rear ash tray, pwr outlet | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Cruise control | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dash-mounted retractable cup holders | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front & rear carpeted floor mats | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front & rear passenger assist handles | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front door storage pockets w/rubber lining | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Fully lined carpeted luggage compartment-inc: removable cover, light, pwr outlet, (4) tie-down hooks | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Fully reclining velour front comfort bucket seats w/adjustable headrests, seat height adjusters, folding front center armrest | • | • | • | • | ||
| Fully reclining woven cloth front comfort bucket seats w/adjustable headrests, seat height adjusters | • | • | ||||
| Headlights-on warning tone | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Illuminated lockable glove box | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Immobilizer theft-deterrent system | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Integrated armrests in door panels | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Interior dome light w/time delay | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Leatherette shift boot | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Mirror control pad w/joystick control | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Molded door trim w/cloth inserts | • | • | ||||
| Molded door trim w/velour inserts | • | • | • | • | ||
| Non-smoker pkg-inc: pwr outlet, ash tray | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Open door warning & courtesy lights | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pollen & dust filter | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette & CD player-inc: (8) speakers | • | • | ||||
| Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette & CD player-inc: Monsoon sound system, (8) speakers, amplifier | • | • | • | • | ||
| Pwr windows-inc: driver-side 1-touch up & down for front windows, pinch protection, key-operated convenience open & close | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear heating & air conditioning ducts | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear window defroster | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Remote central pwr locking system-inc: automatic pwr door locks, selective unlocking from front doors | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Remote fuel door & hatch releases | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Roof-mounted flexible black whip antenna | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Seat belt reminder & fuel cap seal warning | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Storage compartment inside front center armrest | • | • | • | • | ||
| Third center sunvisor | • | • | • | • | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| 1.9L SOHC EFI I4 turbo-diesel engine | • | • | ||||
| 14.5 gallon fuel tank | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 15" x 6" alloy wheels w/anti-theft wheel locks | • | • | • | • | ||
| 15" x 6" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | • | • | ||||
| 2.0L SOHC SMPI I4 engine | • | • | • | • | ||
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | ||||
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake pressure distribution | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD & Tiptronic | • | |||||
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • | • | |||
| 60-amp/hr battery | • | • | • | • | ||
| 70-amp alternator | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 80-amp/hr battery | • | • | ||||
| Compression ignition | • | • | ||||
| Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor | • | • | • | • | ||
| Engine braking control | • | • | ||||
| Front & rear coil springs, gas shock absorbers, stabilizer bars | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Full-size spare tire & wheel | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| P195/65HR15 all-season tires | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| 3-point front & rear seat belts w/front pretensioners, load limiters, height adjust on outboard seating positions | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Child safety rear door locks | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Collapsible steering column | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Dual-note horn | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Front & rear side curtain protection | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Rear child seat tether anchorage points w/markings | • | • | • | • | • | • |
2006 Volkswagen Golf Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| ** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST ** | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| 6-DISC CD CHANGER *Mounted in Cargo Area* (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| COLD WEATHER PKG -inc: heated front seats, heated front windshield washer nozzles | • | • | • | • | ||
| ELECTRONIC STABILIZATION PROGRAM (ESP) -inc: brake assist, anti-slip regulation (ASR), electronic differential lock (EDL) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| RUBBER MATS (4) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| SPLASH GUARDS (4) (PIO) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
EMISSION Options
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS | • | |||||
| FEDERAL EMISSIONS | • | • | • | • | • | • |
NOTE Options
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| ** THIS VEHICLE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO ORDER IN THE STATES OF CA, MA, ME, NY, VT ** | • | • | • | • | • |
PAINT TYPE Options
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| SOLID PAINT (STD) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD) | • | • | ||||
| VELOUR SEAT TRIM (STD) | • | • | • | • |
2006 Volkswagen Golf Technical Specifications
Brakes
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.0 x 0.87 | 11.0 x 0.87 | 11.0 x 0.87 | 11.0 x 0.87 | 11.0 x 0.87 | 11.0 x 0.87 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 9.13 x 0.35 | 9.13 x 0.35 | 9.13 x 0.35 | 9.13 x 0.35 | 9.13 x 0.35 | 9.13 x 0.35 |
Engine
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| Displacement | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 1.9L/116 | 1.9L/116 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Diesel I4 | Diesel I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 115 @ 5200 | 115 @ 5200 | 115 @ 5200 | 115 @ 5200 | 100 @ 4000 | 100 @ 4000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 122 @ 2600 | 122 @ 2600 | 122 @ 2600 | 122 @ 2600 | 177 @ 1800-2400 | 177 @ 1800-2400 |
Exterior Dimensions
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 56.7 | 56.7 | 56.7 | 56.7 | 56.7 | 56.7 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 164.9 | 164.9 | 164.9 | 164.9 | 164.9 | 164.9 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 98.9 | 98.9 | 98.9 | 98.9 | 98.9 | 98.9 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 68.3 | 68.3 | 68.3 | 68.3 | 68.3 | 68.3 |
Fuel Tank
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
Steering
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.04 | 3.04 | 3.04 | 3.04 | 3.04 | 3.04 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 35.8 | 35.8 | 35.8 | 35.8 | 35.8 | 35.8 |
Suspension
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
Tires
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| Front Tire Size | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 | P195/65HR15 |
Transmission
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 38.6 | 38.6 | 37.4 | 37.4 | 37.4 | 37.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.7 | 53.7 | 53.7 | 53.7 | 53.7 | 53.7 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 88 | 88 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.4 | 37.4 | 36.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 33.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 52.4 | 52.4 | 52.5 | 52.5 | 52.5 | 52.5 |
Weight Information
| GL Manual | GL Auto | GLS Manual | GLS Auto | GLS TDI Manual | GLS TDI Auto | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2857 | 2910 | 2897 | 2950 | 2972 | 3091 |
2006 Volkswagen Golf Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake pressure distribution |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) |
| Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags |
| Front & rear side curtain protection |
| 3-point front & rear seat belts w/front pretensioners, load limiters, height adjust on outboard seating positions |
| Child safety rear door locks |
| Rear child seat tether anchorage points w/markings |
| Collapsible steering column |
| Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams |
| Daytime running lights |
| Dual-note horn |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: |
