2006 Volkswagen Jetta Review
- 138,472 milesOdometer issue reported, 2 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualMira Auto Sales (100 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Cincinnati, OH
***2006 VW JETTA***TDI***138,XXX MILES ON DASH***** ****TRUE MILEAGE UNKNOWN **leather, seats, cruise control, Diesel fuel, and a very comforta...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Title issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
33 Combined MPG (30 City/38 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3VWDT71K16M043573
Stock: 043573
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-15-2023 - 73,729 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualMo Auto Sales (101 mi away)
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Fairfield, OH
Low mileage 73k miles
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3VWXJ81K86M699410
Stock: 699410
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-26-2023 - $3,500fair price$77 below market169,199 milesNo accidents, 5 Owners, Personal use only5cyl AutomaticEZ Auto Group (111 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Cleveland, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3VWSF71K26M752558
Stock: 752558
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-28-2022 - $1,995good price$480 below market264,000 miles1 Accident, 6 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl Automated ManualGood Used Cars (116 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Ravenna, OH
Diesel - Heated Seats - Sunroof Good Used Cars, Inc.
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
33 Combined MPG (30 City/38 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3VWST71K16M639242
Stock: 639242
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-17-2024 - 51,000 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualAutobahn Motors (257 mi away)
- Heated seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
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Located in Winchester, VA
AUTOBAHN MOTOR located in WINCHESTER VA. INCLUDE TITLE/TAX/REGISTRATION/LICENSE, $299 PROCESSING FEE 2324 Papermill rd Winchester VA 20161 call Text ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3VWMJ81KX6M659493
Stock: AB668
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-20-2024 - $3,995good price$429 below market204,215 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualRides Unlimited Chicago (295 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Crest Hill, IL
Rides Unlimited Chicago has been family owned and operated since 2013 serving Will county and beyond. At Rides Unlimited Chicago we have a laid back a...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
33 Combined MPG (30 City/38 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3VWST81K76M001647
Stock: 001647
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-15-2024 - 189,682 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only4cyl ManualRevved Motors (298 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Addison, IL
Vehicle Overview Please remember, every one of our cars has been enjoyed by their original owners, and these are not factory-new cars. This means they...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
33 Combined MPG (30 City/37 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3VWRT71K96M799478
Stock: E042
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-15-2024 - $2,999good price$1,704 below market138,982 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only5cyl AutomaticCar Castle (307 mi away)
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Zion, IL
2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA WITH 138,982 MILES CLEAN AND CLEAR TITLE LOADED, LEATHER SEATS, SUNROOF, CD RADIO AM FM, CRUISE CONTROL, POWER WINDOWS, POWER DO...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
22 Combined MPG (19 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3VWDF81K86M646663
Stock: A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-23-2024 - $6,950fair price$337 below market109,817 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only4cyl Automated ManualAuto Hause of Asheville (308 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Swannanoa, NC
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
33 Combined MPG (30 City/38 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3VWST71K06M023080
Stock: 5703
Certified Pre-Owned: No
- Sedan
- Diesel
Edmunds' Expert Review
Pros
- Powerful turbo engine, fuel-efficient TDI power plant, comfortable ride, GLI model's tight handling, rich interior materials, loads of standard safety features, excellent crash test scores, solid build quality.
Cons
- Elevated price, bland exterior styling contradicts nameplate's youthful image.
What’s new
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.
Edmunds says
The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta offers a near ideal balance between ride and handling. This, along with its premium cabin materials and long features list, makes it one of our top recommendations to small-car buyers.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta Value Edition 4dr Sedan (2.5L 5cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Vehicle overview
The Volkswagen Jetta has always been one of our favorites. Like many cars conceived in Germany, the Jetta possesses an uncanny ability to keep the driver in touch with every undulation and irregularity on the road without sacrificing comfort. VW's small car can no longer be grouped with economy cars like the Civic and Corolla in terms of price, but it hasn't lost any of its appeal with U.S. buyers, thanks to a long list of standard features at every trim level, as well as stylish, comfortable cabins replete with high-quality materials and the signature VW blue and red nighttime illumination.
Volkswagen has kept its top seller fresh with continual upgrades: the introduction of the marvelous 1.8T engine for 2000; the arrival of a wagon version and a sport suspension option for 2001; and the return of the GLI sedan for enthusiast-type drivers in 2002. For 2004, a new and more powerful 1.9-liter TDI power plant debuted. The TDI promises to offer all the economic pluses of a diesel along with comparable power and refinement to VW's gasoline engines. An all-new VW Jetta arrived midyear in 2005, and although it's a better car in every way, it lacks the cool factor of the previous-generation Jetta. Regardless, the new Jetta is a leap forward in refinement, handling, power and value. The addition of a turbocharged 2.0-liter four for 2006 means even greater levels of performance, and the return of the GLI model brings a little excitement back to the Jetta lineup. If you're looking for a car that's small but not too small, not to mention safe, refined and well equipped, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta deserves consideration.
Performance & mpg
Value Edition and 2.5 models come with a 2.5-liter five-cylinder with 150 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque. The TDI has a 1.9-liter diesel four that makes 100 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque while getting up to 42 mpg. The 2.0T and GLI feature a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 200 hp. A five-speed manual is standard on the Value Edition, 2.5 and TDI, while the 2.0T and GLI feature a six-speed manual. A six-speed automatic is available on all models. The automatic in the TDI, 2.0T and GLI is VW's DSG direct shift gearbox. A manual transmission by definition, the DSG removes the clutch pedal, and places it under the control of computer chips and hydraulic servos. When left in auto mode, it's as smooth and hassle-free as any conventional automatic. When shifted manually, the DSG offers quick, precise gear changes.
Safety
Four-wheel antilock disc brakes, seat-mounted side airbags for front occupants and full-length head curtain airbags are standard across the line. Stability control is either standard or optional, depending on the model. Seat-mounted side airbags for rear passengers are optional. In NHTSA crash testing, the VW Jetta received four stars for driver and passenger protection in frontal impacts, and five stars for front and rear seat protection in side impacts. The IIHS rated the VW Jetta "Good" (its highest rating) after conducting its offset frontal-impact crash test. The sedan also aced the side-impact test conducted by the IIHS.
Driving
Out on the road, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta manages to provide both comfortable ride quality and agile handling. Though not as edgy as the previous Jetta, the current model has a rock-solid feel with a surprisingly quiet ride. Acceleration is acceptable with all of the engines, but our favorite is the smooth and potent turbo four. This engine is most enjoyable in the GLI sedan, which has a taut suspension to back it up.
Interior
The Jetta's cabin is filled with high-quality materials and assembled with care. Even the base Value Edition model has an upscale flair with comfortable seating and tasteful trim. A tall roofline gives the front seat a spacious feel. Headroom is a little tight in the rear, but there's ample legroom for adults. Trunk capacity measures 16 cubic feet.
2006 Volkswagen Jetta models
The Volkswagen Jetta sedan is available in Value Edition, 2.5, TDI, 2.0T and GLI trim levels. The Value Edition sedan comes with 15-inch wheels, air conditioning, a 10-speaker CD stereo with MP3 compatibility, cruise control and power windows, mirrors and locks. The 2.5 adds upgraded interior trim and alloy wheels. The TDI is equipped much like the 2.5, while the 2.0T adds a 16-inch wheels, a sunroof, 115-volt power outlet and heated seats. The sporty GLI boasts 17-inch wheels, a firmer suspension, bi-xenon headlamps, color-keyed body cladding and sport bucket seats. Options include a navigation system, leather upholstery, power seats, automatic climate control, a six-disc CD changer and, on the GLI only, 18-inch wheels.
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2006 Jetta Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $17,900 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $191/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
- Alarm
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintAcceptable
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