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2006 Volkswagen GTI Base, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 5

Paint 1 of 5

Render shows the 2007 model

2006 Volkswagen GTI Base

Hatchback · 200 hp · 24–25 mpg combined

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$21,990Factory MSRP, base configuration

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The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic.

200hp2.0L four-cylinder turbo
207lb-ftTorque
24–25mpgCombined · 21–22 city · 29 highway
FWD6-speed manual / 6-speed shiftable automatic
5Seats
15.1 cu ftCargo volume
3,308–3,352 lbsCurb weight
4,340–4,384 lbsGVWR

Paint and trim.

2 interiors

  • Interlagos
  • Black

Cloth or leather.

5 factory paints

  • United Gray
  • Reflex Silver
  • Black Magic
  • Tornado Red
  • Candy White

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

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Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover—Not rated

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NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

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Other years of the GTI Base.

2007 GTI Base

$22,220$230 more5 colors · starting MSRP

2008 GTI Base

$22,800$810 more5 colors · starting MSRP

2009 GTI Base

$23,230$1,240 more4 colors · starting MSRP

Pictures show this year's car in another paint. Starting MSRP is before destination, taxes and dealer fees.