2006 Volkswagen GTI Consumer Reviews

2006 Volkswagen GTI

Change

2006 Volkswagen GTI

Kelley Blue Book Retail $8,450–$11,600  

Average Rating

4.7 out of 5
Review This Car
Comfort:4.5 out of 5
Performance:4.8 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.5 out of 5
Interior Design:4.6 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.6 out of 5
Reliability:4.3 out of 5

18 out of 20 people would recommended this car to a friend

Consumer Reviews

Previous Page Page 2 of 2

Best car in the range below $25k

by GolfGTI
from Michigan | February 20, 2009

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"What a nice looking car. i bought my 06 GTI a little over a year ago and still love it. The performance / mpg ratio is awesome and you mostly average more than 28mpg. I put wintertires on it and the handling in the winter in combination with ESP is unbelievable. You are faster than any 4x4 truck or SUV. I would definitely recommand this car to anyone who is looking for a good quality car with a lot of features for the money."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

great vehicle

by Mike
from Bloomington, Il | August 20, 2008

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"great car, much more fun to drive than a mitsubishi eclipse, i owned and 02 eclipse before i switched over to the VW. i recommend this car to anyone who doesnt have a child. ;)"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

0 out of 0 found this review helpful

Most sporty and well made car i've owned

by Bill
from New Jersey | September 19, 2007

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The GTI is fantastic in every which way, the interior is spectacular the performance is unbelievable for the price and the VW style isn't the best out there (more of a humorless german engineer's design) but its an all around great car for the price. Can't afford a porsche? get an audi. can't afford an audi? get a volkswagen - yea the GTI."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

VW GTI MKV Fahrenheit

by Illo
from Florida | August 2, 2007

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Ohh! its gotta be a God's creation. I like the way it looks but I also enjoy the way it performs in the street. Very comfortable to drive and the audio system sounds great. It is fast and I like the way people look at the beauty of this car out there, I've even seen people taking pictures of my car too, It's a must. Thanks Volkswagen for your history and for keeping the GTI tradition alive!!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

ok for money

by bob32
from ga | September 9, 2006

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 3 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 2 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"good for faimly guys not very good as far as accelaration is concerned very cheap interior designing color selection is less but overall equipment is ok exterior styling is not very impressive"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

0 out of 1 found this review helpful

One heck of a good time.....if modded

by TurboPimp06
from Virginia | August 25, 2006

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 3 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Out of the box this car has some pickup, (I have the 1.8T version), but put a chip in it and be prepared for the time of your life. It will make the car soo much more fun for only about 500 bucks. The handling however, even on those 225 tires, is still subpar with all of the body roll. But throw on some new springs and struts, and a beefier rear sway bar and your problem is cured. Great car with great mod potential. Not many cars out there can do 150 with heated seats!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Perfection!

by Tornado Red
from Las Vegas, NV | July 28, 2006

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Purchased this vehicle in an attempt to save some money on my daily 150mile drive. Little did I know that this would turn out to be a complete love afair! I now look forward to the drive instead of with dread. I purchased it new and have the 1.8T model. Everything in it is just the standard option pack - I was thinking of it being just a commuter not a fun car - and I was very pleasently surprised that there is nothing that I would like to add."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

2006 new GTI

by Fan of the hot hatch!!!
from Elgin, IL | July 11, 2006

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"When I first started looking at this car, I was dead set on a 6-speed manual. After driving the automatic with the DSG trans, I was sold. When in manual mode, it shifts smoother that any car I have ever owned. What a bargan for under 25K."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

2006 GTI 6 speed M

by Nick Walker
from Las Cruces New Mexico | May 13, 2006

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"outstanding car. quick fast, sporty. plenty of interior room, over all more interior room than the new 2006 Jetta's. plenty of head room and front and rear shoulder room is outstanding. Quality interior materials. no cheap easily breakable plastics. A outstanding quality car all around!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Hot-hatch is back

by Sports Car Enthusiast
from Rockford, IL | May 11, 2006

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"The new GTI is the perfect buy in class. It's 2.0T engine is absolutely incredible. Combine the engine with VW's new DSG and the car is amazingly fast. It has an air-conditioned glove box and armrest. The interior is put very well together too. VW has really brought back the original GTI's fun with today's saftey features. The new GTI is just amazing."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


Did you find this review helpful?

Yes No

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Previous Page Page 2 of 2

People Who Viewed This Car Also Viewed

Choose up to three models to compare to the 2006 Volkswagen GTI.

Compare Side-by-Side
2007 Volvo S80

2007 Volvo S80

Kelley Blue Book Retail
$14,300 - $14,300

2007 Infiniti G35

2007 Infiniti G35

Kelley Blue Book Retail
Price Coming Soon

2008 Nissan Maxima

2008 Nissan Maxima

Kelley Blue Book Retail
$14,850 - $15,900

*Invoice prices are made available by Cars.com and are not dealer advertising. All prices are subject to regional variations. Prices last updated 9/23/10. Click here for more information.