2006 Used Volkswagen Jetta

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

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2006 Used Volkswagen Jetta

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The new Volkswagen Jetta lineup features a complete line of models for 2006. A sporty turbocharged GLI model joins the line along with a fuel-efficient TDI turbo diesel. That's in addition to the most popular models, which are powered by a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine.

The Jetta was redesigned and re-engineered from the ground up midway through the 2005 model year.

A 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine powers the standard models and it's pleasantly robust, with a broad power curve and a raspy sound. The 2.5-liter engine gets an EPA-rated 22 miles per gallon City, 30 mpg Highway, whether equipped with the five-speed manual gearbox or the new six-speed Tiptronic automatic. Clean-running Partial Zero Emissions, or PZEV, versions of this engine, are available in some states. Fuel-efficient TDI models are available in 45 states. Featuring Volkswagen's renowned turbo diesel engine, the TDI models get an EPA-rated 36/41 City Highway with the five-speed manual gearbox, 35/42 with the slick DSG automatic. The new Jetta GLI features a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with a broad power curve boasting 0-60 in 6.7 seconds. The GLI gets an EPA rated 24/32 with its six-speed manual or 25/31 with the DSG.

Regardless of engine, we found the new Jetta responsive around town and comfortable on long trips. Volkswagens are known for handling, and the new Jetta carves through corners with precision. Indeed, the GLI reminds us why Germany is renowned for building excellent sports sedans.

The new Jetta is larger than previous models, and it features a more spacious interior stuffed with convenience and lavished with Volkswagen's legendary attention to detail. Even the least-expensive model offers an elegant, high-quality cabin. Its driver enjoys excellent visibility and ease of use with logical controls and instruments. Build quality is superb inside and out. All in all, the new Jetta is a solid car.

Mileage

Fuel Consumption*
 2.5 TDI 2.0T GLI DIESEL
City mpg 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km)24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) 36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km)
Highway mpg 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)41 mpg (5.7 L/100 km)32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) 41 mpg (5.7 L/100 km)
*EPA fuel mileages are estimates only. Your fuel consumption will vary.
Capacities
 2.5 TDI 2.0T GLI DIESEL
Fuel tank 14.5 gal. (55 L)    

Engineering

Engine
 2.5 TDI 2.0T GLI DIESEL
Type2.5L DOHC 20 valve I-5 engine with variable valve control, SMPI1.9L SOHC 10 valve intercooled turbo I-4 engine with direct diesel injection2.0L DOHC 20 valve intercooled turbo I-4 engine with variable valve control, fuel straight injection (FSI) 1.9L SOHC 10 valve intercooled turbo I-4 engine with direct diesel injection
Bore 3.25 " (82 mm)3.13 " (80 mm)3.25 " (82 mm) 3.13 " (80 mm)
Stroke 3.65 " (93 mm)3.76 " (96 mm)3.65 " (93 mm) 3.76 " (96 mm)
Displacement 151 cu.in. (2,480 cm^3)116 cu.in. (1,896 cm^3)121 cu.in. (1,984 cm^3) 116 cu.in. (1,896 cm^3)
Compression ratio 9.5:118.5:110.3:1 18.5:1
Horsepower 150HP @ 5,000RPM100HP @ 4,000RPM200HP @ 5,500RPM 100HP @ 4,000RPM
Maximum torque 170lb.-ft. @ 3,750RPM (231Nm @ 3,750RPM)177lb.-ft. @ 1,800RPM (240Nm @ 1,800RPM)207lb.-ft. @ 1,800RPM (281Nm @ 1,800RPM) 177lb.-ft. @ 1,800RPM (240Nm @ 1,800RPM)
Fuel requirement Regular unleaded (recommended)Diesel (recommended)Premium unleaded (recommended) Diesel (recommended)
Engine management / ignition system ElectronicCompressionElectronic Compression
Performance
 2.5 TDI 2.0T GLI DIESEL
0-60 mph 8.2 seconds (estimated)8.5 seconds (estimated)8.2 seconds (estimated) 8.5 seconds (estimated)
Engine Design
 2.5 TDI 2.0T GLI DIESEL
Arrangement Front mounted, transverse    
Cylinder block Cast iron    
Cylinder head Aluminum    
Valve train DOHCSOHCDOHC SOHC
Fuel / air supply Sequential MPIDirect diesel injectionDirect gasoline injection Direct diesel injection
Emissions ULEV II, Tier 2 Bin 5Federal, Tier 2 Bin 10ULEV II, Tier 2 Bin 5 Federal, Tier 2 Bin 10
Electrical System
 2.5 TDI 2.0T GLI DIESEL
Alternator - Amps 14070140 70
Battery - Ah 607060 70
Drivetrain
 2.5 TDI 2.0T GLI DIESEL
Drivetrain Front-wheel    
Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed manual
Transmission gear ratios:1 
1st 3.78 3.36 3.78
2nd 2.122.062.09 2.06
3rd 1.361.351.47 1.35
4th 1.030.971.1 0.97
5th 0.840.771.11 0.77
6th 0 0.93 0
Reverse 3.6 3.99 3.6
Steering
 2.5 TDI 2.0T GLI DIESEL
Type Electric power-assist, rack and pinion    
Turning radius 17.9 ' (5.46 m)    
Body, Chassis and Suspension
 2.5 TDI 2.0T GLI DIESEL
Body material Fully galvanized steel    
Front suspensionindependent, strut, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar    
Rear suspensionindependent, multi-link, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers with stabilizer bar    
Service brakes4-wheel disc with front vented discs    
Anti lock braking system 4-wheel, 3-channel    
Wheels6.5 x 16" silver alloy  7 x 17" silver alloy6.5 x 16" silver alloy
TiresP205/55HR16 BSW AS  P225/45WR17 BSW performanceP205/55HR16 BSW AS
Drag coefficient 0.31 0.33 0.31

Dimensions

Interior Volume - SAE
 2.5 TDI 2.0T GLI DIESEL
EPA classCompact    
Seating capacity 5    
Passenger volume 91 cu.ft. (2,577 L)    
Cargo volume 16 cu.ft. (453 L)    
Head room (front / rear) 38.5/37.2 " (978/945 mm)    
Shoulder room (front / rear) 54.8/53.1 " (1,392/1,349 mm)    
Leg room (front / rear) 41.2/35.4 " (1,046/899 mm)    
Exterior Dimensions
 2.5 TDI 2.0T GLI DIESEL
Wheelbase 101.5 " (2,578 mm)    
Front track 60.7 " (1,542 mm)   60.6 " (1,539 mm)
Rear track 59.7 " (1,516 mm)   59.8 " (1,519 mm)
Length 179.3 " (4,554 mm)    
Width 69.3 " (1,760 mm)   70.1 " (1,781 mm)
Height 57.5 " (1,460 mm)   57.4 " (1,458 mm)
Ground clearance 5.4 " (137 mm)    
Weights
 2.5 TDI 2.0T GLI DIESEL
Unloaded curb weight 3,230 lbs. (1,465 kg)3,197 lbs. (1,450 kg)3,259 lbs. (1,478 kg)3,308 lbs. (1,500 kg)3,160 lbs. (1,433 kg)
Payload 1,094 lbs. (496 kg)1,105 lbs. (501 kg)1,032 lbs. (468 kg) 983 lbs. (446 kg)

Standard Features

Exterior
 2.5 TDI 2.0T GLI DIESEL
Doors 
Four doors SSSSS
Body color door handles SSSSS
Grille 
Chrome SSS-S
Black ---S-
Lights, Front/Rear 
Halogen aero-composite headlightsSSS-S
Bi-Xenon high intensity low/high beam projector beam headlights--O--
Bi-Xenon high intensity low beam projector beam headlights---S-
Fully automatic headlights --O--
Front fog/driving --SS-
Daytime running lights SSSSS
Lights on warning SSSSS
Center high mounted stop light SSSSS
Mirrors 
Body color mirrors SSSSS
Power remote heated driver and passenger door mirrors with side blinkerSSSSS
Driver and passenger folding mirrorsSSSSS
Moldings/Panels 
Body color front bumper SSSSS
Body color rear bumper SSSSS
Chrome side window moldings SSSSS
Black front windshield moldings ----S
Fully galvanized steel body SSSSS
Exhaust 
Stainless steel SSSSS
Chrome tailpipe exhaust tips S-SS-
Wheels 
6.5 x 16" silver alloySSS-S
7 x 17" silver alloyOOOSO
7.5 x 18" silver alloy---O-
Wheel locks SSSSS
Tires 
205/55R16 H ASSSS-S
225/45R17 W performance---S-
Wipers 
Variable intermittent wipers SSSSS
Heated wiper jets OOSOS
Rain detecting wipers --O--
Speed sensitive wipers ----S
Interior
 2.5 TDI 2.0T GLI DIESEL
Air Conditioning 
Climatic manual Air Conditioning SSSSS
Climatic Climatronic automatic Air Conditioning OOOO-
Dual zone front OOOO-
Air filter SSSSS
Alarm/Anti-Theft 
Immobilizer III ignition disable SSSSS
Panic alarm SSSSS
Security system SSSSS
Cruise Control 
Cruise Control SSSSS
Cupholders 
Front cupholders SSSSS
Rear cupholders SSSSS
Defroster 
Electric rear window defroster SSSSS
Heated exterior mirrors SSSSS
Instrument Cluster 
Analog display: tachometer, engine temperature, trip odometer, in-dash clock, exterior temperatureSS---
Analog display: tachometer, engine temperature, trip odometer, in-dash clock, trip computer, exterior temperature--SSS
PRND in IP OOOOO
Compass OOSSS
Systems monitor OOSS-
Tire pressure monitor -OO-S
Low coolant warning SSSSS
Brake fluid warning SSSSS
Rear parking sensors --O--
Keys 
Remote keyfob (all doors) SSSSS
Integrated key/remote SSSSS
Valet key SSSSS
Lighting 
Front reading lightsSSSS-
Front and rear reading lights----S
Fading dome light SSSSS
Illuminated entry SSSSS
Luggage compartment light SSSSS
4 door entry lights SSSSS
Variable IP lighting SSSSS
Locks 
Power locking system with selective unlocking SSSSS
Auto locking feature SSSSS
Remote keyfob (all doors) with panic alarm button, trunk/hatch/door buttonSSSSS
Child safety rear door locks SSSSS
Mirrors, Interior 
Driver visor includes illuminated mirrorSSSSS
Passenger visor includes illuminated mirrorSSSSS
Day-night rearview mirrorSSSSS
Auto-dimming day-night rearview mirror--O--
Power Outlets 
3 12V DC power outlet(s) SSSS-
2 12V DC power outlet(s) ----S
1 AC power outlet(s) -O--S
Radio/Audio 
AM/FM/Satellite-capable radio, 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoderSS-S-
XM AM/FM/Satellite radioOOOO-
SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite radioOOOO-
Console mounted 6-disc remote CD, MP3 removedOOOO-
AM/FM/Satellite-capable radio, 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, Steering Wheel audio controls--S--
SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite radio, 6-disc CD changer, MP3 decoder, 10 performance speakers----S
Radio data system SSSSS
External memory control -O---
Amplifier -OO-S
Window grid antenna SSSSS
Navigation system OOOO-
Restraints* 
Driver and passenger front-impact airbagsSSSSS
Driver and passenger seat mounted front side-impact airbagsSSSSS
Side Curtain Protection(TM) curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags SSSSS
Airbag occupancy sensor SSSSS
Rear side-impact airbags OOOOO
Front height adjustable seatbelts SSSSS
Front seatbelt pre-tensioners SSSSS
Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners OOOOO
Rear center 3 point seatbelt SSSSS
Anti-whiplash front head restraints SSSSS
*Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances.
  Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age
Seating, Front 
6-way driver seat with manual lumbar supportSSSSS
6-way passenger seat with manual lumbar supportSSSSS
Front center armrest SSSSS
Front driver and passenger heatable seats OOSOS
Seating, Rear 
60-40 folding seats SSSSS
Adjustable head restraints SSSSS
Center armrest with pass-through SSSSS
Armrest storage SSSSS
Steering Wheel 
Plastic/vinyl Steering Wheel SS--S
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel OOSS-
Sport Steering Wheel ---S-
Manual tilting and telescoping steering columnSSSSS
Upholstery 
V-Tex seating material SSS-S
Premium cloth seating material ---S-
Windows 
Power windows SSSSS
Front and rear one-touch open and close featureSSSSS
Light tinted windows SSSSS
Technical
 2.5 TDI 2.0T GLI DIESEL
Brakes 
4-wheel disc with front vented discsSSSSS
4-wheel ABS SSSSS
Panic brake assist SSSSS
Engine 
2.5L 5 cylinder, in-line DOHC, SMPI, 150hp, 170lb.-ft. torqueS----
1.9L 4 cylinder, in-line SOHC, direct injection, intercooled turbo, TDI diesel, 100hp, 177lb.-ft. torque-S--S
2.0L 4 cylinder, in-line DOHC, direct gasoline injection, intercooled turbo, 200hp, 207lb.-ft. torque--SS-
Side Protection 
Anti-intrusion side door beams SSSSS
Steering 
Speed-sensing, electric power-assist, rack and pinionSSSSS
Suspension 
Front independent strut with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer barSSSSS
Rear independent multi-link with coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer barSSSSS
Traction Control 
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and Anti-slip Regulation (ASR) SSSSS
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) SSSSS
Transmission 
5-speed manualSS--S
6-speed automaticO----
6-speed DSG automatic with Tiptronic-OOOO
6-speed manual--SS-
Sequential shift control Steering Wheel paddles OOOOO
Fuel Tank 
14.5 gal. capacity SSSSS
Original New Car Limited Warranty* 
48 months basic warranty SSSSS
50000 miles basic warranty SSSSS
60 months powertrain warranty SSSSS
60000 miles powertrain warranty SSSSS
144 months corrosion perforation warranty SSSSS
Unlimited miles corrosion perforation warranty SSSSS
48 months roadside assistance warranty SSSSS
Unlimited miles roadside assistance warranty SSSSS
*Please see your local dealer for questions about the limited warranty available for an individual model.