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2006 Volkswagen Ratings, Reviews and Awards
Piggybacking off one of its best sales years in North America in 2005, Volkswagen’s 2006 lineup entered the scene refreshed and modernized. Although the manufacturer didn’t add or release any of its vehicles this year, it did put extensive focus on some of its most popular models to keep them competitive with similar vehicles and continue to grow sales. The Passat received a major facelift this year with a redesigned front end, a more upscale interior, a new 2.0-liter engine drawing 200 horsepower, and a longer and wider base. More features came standard, too, like MP3 connectivity and traction and stability control. The Golf got a mid-year refresher with a new engine for the hatchback trim and additional standard features to some trims, like the GLS power sunroof. Two new trims were available for the Jetta – 20T and GLI – while the company gave its popular Beetle a new engine and restyled headlights and taillights.
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quality
Awarded to the brand who had the fewest problems reported by 100 car owners during the first 90 days of ownership.
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AWARDS

dependability
Awarded to the brand who had the fewest problems reported by 100 car owners during the last 12 months with their 3-year old vehicle.
Not rated

performance
Awarded to the brand with the highest new car owner design and performance ratings after the first 90 days of ownership.
0
AWARDS

dealership sales
Awarded to the brand who received the highest dealership new car buying experience rating.
Not rated

dealership service
Awarded to the brand who received the highest customer satisfaction rating based on service for maintenance or repair work.
Not rated
Research 2006 Volkswagen models (9)
$3,872 - $6,243
People Are Paying
People Are Paying
27 - 40 MPG
COMBINED
COMBINED
$4,805 - $5,475
People Are Paying
People Are Paying
25 - 27 MPG
COMBINED
COMBINED
$3,410 - $5,299
People Are Paying
People Are Paying
26 - 38 MPG
COMBINED
COMBINED
$4,043 - $5,459
People Are Paying
People Are Paying
26 - 40 MPG
COMBINED
COMBINED
$5,099 - $5,805
People Are Paying
People Are Paying
27 - 28 MPG
COMBINED
COMBINED
$3,420 - $5,438
People Are Paying
People Are Paying
22 - 27 MPG
COMBINED
COMBINED
$6,190 - $9,565
People Are Paying
People Are Paying
15 - 19 MPG
COMBINED
COMBINED
$3,836 - $4,662
People Are Paying
People Are Paying
26 MPG
COMBINED
COMBINED
$4,050 - $9,286
People Are Paying
People Are Paying
16 - 20 MPG
COMBINED
COMBINED
See 2006 Volkswagen awards
See all Volkswagen awards

quality
Awarded to the brand who had the fewest problems reported by 100 car owners during the first 90 days of ownership.
0
AWARDS

dependability
Awarded to the brand who had the fewest problems reported by 100 car owners during the last 12 months with their 3-year old vehicle.
Not rated

performance
Awarded to the brand with the highest new car owner design and performance ratings after the first 90 days of ownership.
0
AWARDS

dealership sales
Awarded to the brand who received the highest dealership new car buying experience rating.
Not rated

dealership service
Awarded to the brand who received the highest customer satisfaction rating based on service for maintenance or repair work.
Not rated
Piggybacking off one of its best sales years in North America in 2005, Volkswagen’s 2006 lineup entered the scene refreshed and modernized. Although the manufacturer didn’t add or release any of its vehicles this year, it did put extensive focus on some of its most popular models to keep them competitive with similar vehicles and continue to grow sales. The Passat received a major facelift this year with a redesigned front end, a more upscale interior, a new 2.0-liter engine drawing 200 horsepower, and a longer and wider base. More features came standard, too, like MP3 connectivity and traction and stability control. The Golf got a mid-year refresher with a new engine for the hatchback trim and additional standard features to some trims, like the GLS power sunroof. Two new trims were available for the Jetta – 20T and GLI – while the company gave its popular Beetle a new engine and restyled headlights and taillights.