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2006 Volkswagen Golf
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2006 Volkswagen Golf
MSRP $18,530 - $26,450
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2007 Mazda Mazda3
MSRP $16,795 - $30,995
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Diesel I4
Gas I4
Displacement
2.0L/121 1.9L/116
2.3L/138 2.0L/122
Fuel System
SMPI Turbocharged DI
EFI DISI
Horsepower
115 hp @ 5200 rpm 100 hp @ 4000 rpm
156 hp @ 6500 rpm 148 hp @ 6500 rpm 263 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
122 ft-lb @ 2600 rpm 177 ft-lb @ 1800-2400 rpm
150 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 135 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm 280 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD & adaptive shift points 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD & Tiptronic
5-speed sport mode automatic transmission w/OD 4-speed sport mode automatic transmission w/OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
6.2 - 9.8 L/100 km
8.4 - 11.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
4.6 - 7.2 L/100 km
6.1 - 7.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
4.6 - 9.8 L/100 km
6.1 - 11.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
980 mm
970 - 993 mm
Front Leg Room
1,054 mm
1,044 - 1,064 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,364 mm
1,394 mm
Rear Head Room
950 mm
942 - 975 mm
Rear Leg Room
851 mm
922 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,331 mm
1,372 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
323 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,512 mm
2,639 mm
Length, Overall
4,188 mm
4,486 - 4,539 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,735 mm
1,755 - 1,765 mm
Height, Overall
1,440 mm
1,466 mm
Min Ground Clearance
130 mm
145 - 150 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,296 - 1,402 kg
1,249 - 1,432 kg
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15
P205/50R17 P195/65R15 P205/55R16 P215/45R18
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15
P205/50R17 P195/65R15 P205/55R16 P215/45R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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