2006
Volkswagen Golf

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$19,580
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Available trims

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  • 4dr HB GL Manual
    Starts at
    $16,030
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB GL Auto
    Starts at
    $16,905
    24 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB GLS Manual
    Starts at
    $18,390
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB GLS Auto
    Starts at
    $19,265
    24 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB GLS TDI Manual
    Starts at
    $19,580
    37 City / 44 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr HB GLS TDI Auto
    Starts at
    $20,655
    33 City / 44 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Four-door hatchback
Gasoline or diesel engine
Manual or automatic
European heritage
Standard side-impact and side-curtain airbags

The good & the bad

The good

Refinement
Performance
Euro-style handling
Construction quality

The bad

Seat adjustments
Final year for this generation
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Safety review

Based on the 2006 Volkswagen Golf base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Side driver
4/5
Side rear passenger
4/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles
Basic
Vehicles purchased on or after 1 / 5 / 21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr / 12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
Dealer certification
100-plus point inspection
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Consumer reviews

77% of drivers recommend this car
3.5 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
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Comfort 3.3
Interior 3.9
Performance 3.6
Value 4.0
Exterior 3.9
Reliability 4.0

Most recent

By Stevo from Adelaide
Owns this car
November 15, 2024

Front suspension loud knocks are common

Front suspension loud knocks are common apparently Driver's seat doesn't go back enough & is too tight, for someone who is 6 ft tall. Paint clear coat issues. Central locking, working only on 2 doors. Don't buy an Automatic Air cond cool, but not cold, common apparently Too much Audi in these cars
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 2.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 4.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 2.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Happy VW Owner from St. Paul, MN
Owns this car
October 6, 2019

2000-2006 Best VW Golf's Ever Made

If you love small cars the VW Golf made in the first 1/2 of the 2000's are by far the best. Love my 2006. Have had 5, and ending up selling 4 of them to friends, as they loved riding in them that much. Normal maintenance with no major problems on any I have owned. Can easily go to 200,000; probably 300,000. Have seen 2 running great at that milage. Space in back just about right for normal household chores, with rear seat folded down. Fun to drive, and they just seem to have more power than a lot of other 4 cylinders I have driven. Plus I love the body style, the oil filters are easier to change and they don't have turbo issues like later model VW's.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2006 Volkswagen Golf is available in 6 trim levels:

  • GL Auto (1 style)
  • GL Manual (1 style)
  • GLS Auto (1 style)
  • GLS Manual (1 style)
  • GLS TDI Auto (1 style)
  • GLS TDI Manual (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2006 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2006 Volkswagen Golf offers up to 24 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2006 Volkswagen Golf reliable?

The 2006 Volkswagen Golf has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Volkswagen Golf owners.

Is the 2006 Volkswagen Golf a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Volkswagen Golf. 77.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.5 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.3
  • Interior: 3.9
  • Performance: 3.6
  • Value: 4.0
  • Exterior: 3.9
  • Reliability: 4.0

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