Overview & Reviews
Two new trim levels join the Jetta lineup for 2006: the upscale 2.0T and the sporty GLI. Both feature a 200-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, and both can be equipped with VW's trick DSG direct shift gearbox. All Jettas besides the Value Edition now feature standard alloy wheels, and torso-protecting rear-seat side airbags are newly optional.
User Reviews:
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Jetta TDI - Perfect at 18,000 miles - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By Brian_in_Florida - September 1 - 8:06 amI purchased the Jetta TDI with DSG Auto 6 speed tranny and Package 1 last Fall. After owning Japanese cars and BMWs the last 20 years, I was concerned about quality, but so far I love my TDI. The DSG tranny is superb. I drive 110 miles per day highway at 80 mph getting 42 - 44 mpg. The driving dynamics of this car are as good as my wifes BMW 330Ci. It is a n nice tight package with excellent fuel economy. I only wish the styling didnt look like a cheap Corolla.
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VW DID IT AGAIN - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By Tim - August 22 - 8:46 amThis is my 3rd VW Jetta. I owned a 2000 GLS 2.0 and 2004 GLS 1.8T. I never have had any problems with any of them. So far, I have 17000 miles on the 2006 and no issues. This car is quiet, no wind noise, the engine sounds great when you step on it, the transmission/clutch is smooth, excellent stero system sound, great heated leatherette seats, excellent climate control system, and by far EXCELLENT handling. My only complaint is the city driving gas mileage is poor compaired to my old Jettas.
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Awesome Car for the Price - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By Matt - August 14 - 2:40 amFor $18,295 plus ttl, this car is phenomenal. It is roomy, comfortable, and has awsome lighting inside, THIS CAR ROCKS. It has solid handling, and has the BEST interior materials that Ive ever felt...get one!
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VW TDI 44 mpgs - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By Big Al in Maryland - August 5 - 8:50 pmI spend a lot of time driving people around and as much as I love my Beemer the gas mileage was killing me. In in effort to find something better at the pumps I starting researching hybrids, then diesels. It struck me that when I found out the in Europe around 40-50% of the cars sold are diesel that they were on to something. They are, a far superior fuel economy. I average around 44 mpgs. Hybrids get great milage too, only replacing the batteries after 100,000 miles seemed costly compared to diesels longevity. Diesels also have more future fuel options, such as Bio-diesel (google Willie Nelson and bio diesel) Im completely happy with my VW and the 2006 model is very very nice.
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A great little car - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By mlinth - August 1 - 7:16 pmWe now have over 7,000 miles on our Jetta, and I must say as a first time VW owner, I am impressed. I tried all the others, Toyota, Honda, Ford, Pontiac Vibe, and there was no comparison to quality and quiteness of the ride and the build of the VW. Followup by the dealership here in Orlando has been poor, with them not returning phone calls on questions but the car itself is great.
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Great Car - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By jmdeboer - July 30 - 8:26 pmEven though I bought a 2.5, it still has spunk. The 5-speed transmission makes it fun to drive, plus the addition of a K&N air filter (pain to put in) adds more zip and improved gas mileage (24-33.4 mpg). Now having put some miles on it, the drive is still fun and I want to improve it with more power parts to make it even better for the $16,000 that I bought it for.
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I Love my Jetta GLI - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By Jay Weingard - July 15 - 3:10 amI love my Jetta GLI. I was going to buy an Acura TSX but I could not bring myself to like it better than even my old 97 Jetta GLX. I test drove a 2.0T with DSG and it was great but having always driven a stick it just wasnt me. Once I test drove the GLI in the 6M I was in love. The ride is great, interior great, and so many thoughtful things like rear air, headlight washers, radio controls on steering wheel, built in air deflector on moonroof that actually works and extremely quiet for a sporty car. The electronically assisted steering makes 100 mph seem like 60. Turbo lag is not even noticeble. I test drive probably 12 different cars and for the money this was by far the greatest. Oh and it gets great gas mileage.
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Good, Safe, Reliable - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By Dad - July 14 - 6:53 amI bought this car for my oldest girl just before she turned 16. I wanted the safest car on the road and something she could take to college; that would give me piece of mind. Three people have hit this car and no one has been injured. The car weathered the damage very well and was easily restored to like new condition, and still has not had any mechanical/electrical issues. Its a really good first car! I dont like the noise from the air pump when its first started either, but its not really a problem, its just a temporary loud noise.
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More fun than a barrel full of monkeys - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By Steve - July 14 - 3:40 amThis is the best car that I have ever owned. I had a Honda Accord before this, and I was a Honda guy. NO MORE. The handling and responsiveness of the Jetta compared to the Accord is unbelievable. This is by far the most fun car I have ever driven. It truly has to felt to believe, and even though the Accord was bigger, the Jetta is more comfortable for family of 5 (with two in car seats). From what I understand it is the safest small car on the road, and know that it has more safety features standard than the Accord. I have the Pkg. 1 and the sunroof is great. I love the interior and the XM Satellite radio, 6 CD changer, heated seats, and the 10 speaker sound system that come standard. This car has a ton of standard features.
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Why isnt it included in more reviews? - 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
By Martie - July 12 - 9:16 amMy Jetta-TDI is just the best thing Ive bought in a long time. It runs smooth, quiet and gets 41+ mpg. Yet, I seldom read about it in the evaluations of valuable cars. They are missing the mark.
