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2006 Volkswagen GTI First Drive
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Specifications
Competitors for the 2006 GTI include the Acura RSX Type S, Audi A3 2.0T, Chevrolet Cobalt SS, Dodge Caliber R/T, Ford Mustang, Honda Civic Si, Hyundai Tiburon GT, Mazda 3s, Mazda RX-8, Mini Cooper S, Mitsubishi Eclipse GT, Pontiac G6 GT Coupe, Saturn Ion Red Line Coupe, and Subaru Impreza WRX
Test Vehicle: 2006 Volkswagen GTI
Base Price: $22,620 (including a $630 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder
Engine Horsepower: 200 at 5,100 rpm
Engine Torque: 207 lb.-ft. at 1,800 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Curb Weight, lbs.: 3,308
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 23/32 mpg
Length: 165.8 inches
Width: 69.3 inches
Wheelbase: 101.5 inches
Height: 58.4 inches
Legroom (front/rear): 41.2/35.3 inches
Headroom (front/rear): 39.3/38.5 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Five
Max. Cargo Volume: 15.1 cubic feet
Competitors: Acura RSX Type S, Audi A3 2.0T, Chevrolet Cobalt SS, Dodge Caliber R/T, Ford Mustang, Honda Civic Si, Hyundai Tiburon GT, Mazda 3s, Mazda RX-8, Mini Cooper S, Mitsubishi Eclipse GT, Pontiac G6 GT Coupe, Saturn Ion Red Line Coupe, Subaru Impreza WRX Photos courtesy of Volkswagen
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About Thom Blackett
Thom Blackett joined Autobytel in 2000 as a Research Analyst with the company's data division, Automotive Information Center (AIC). After four years of pouring through press kits searching for minute details, Thom jumped to Autobytel's editorial team. Born and raised in the state of Maine (no, it's not part of Canada and yes, the proper pronunciation of lobster is "lobstah"), Thom has always been a car nut, using his grandmother's potholders as steering wheels to "drive" around the house as a youngster. His biggest sorrow is never getting to know his grandfather's 1959 Caddy, or the '62 Impala Convertible and '69 Chevy Malibu that his parents once owned. As Autobytel's Road Test Editor, Thom strives to write articles that serve to inform as well as entertain. A proud member of the Motor Press Guild, Thom holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine. Comments may be emailed to thomb@autobytel.com.
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