Differences between the 106 GTi's
English version Nederlandse versie

The 106 GTi in The Netherlands is deliverd in several phases. First the GTi of 1996 till April 1998. After April 1998, the 106 GTi went of the market and the 106 1.6 16v Sport come on it's place from April 1998 till October 1998. The 106 1.6 16v Sport was equal to the GTi except that is was not as luxurious as the GTi. From October 1998 till mid 2001, no 106 GTi's were sold in the Netherlands. Note, some 106 1.6 16v Sports were registered in 1999.

In the tables you can see the differences between all types of 106 GTi's. On most specificatie you can click, an image will appear. Not all images are from standard GTi's, it could be possible that an images is made from a model with for example the Leather-option.

 

 
Diffences dials
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Differences / Model S16/GTi 1996-1998 Sport 1998 GTi 2001-2003
       
Mark Jeager Jeager VDO
Mileage recorder Analogue Analogue Digital
Day recorder Analogue Analogue Digital
Dialplates Zwart Zwart Wit
Speed dial 20, 40, 60 km/h 20, 40, 60 km/h 10, 30, 50 km/h
Oil gauge Oil level in oiltemp Oil level in oiltemp Oil level Digital
Maintenance interval None None Digital
lightning Right from steeringwheel Right from steeringwheel Knob in speedgauge


 
Differences dashboard
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Differences / Model S16/GTi 1996-1998 Sport 1998 GTi 2001-2003
       
Steering wheel Leather Plastic (*1) Plastic (*1)
Airbag driver Yes No (*2) Yes
Logo in 'airbag' steeringwheel Cut in plastic Cut in plastic (*3) Aluminium
Airbag passenger Yes No (*4) Yes
Right from steeringwheel (1) Adjustable headlights Adjustable headlights Adjustable headlights
Right from steeringwheel (2) Dial lightning Dial lightning Airbaglock (*5)
Air panel buttons Black Black Aluminium

(*1) Steeringwheel with leather for leather and alcantara suede trimmed interior.
(*2) Option, € 227,-
(*3) Models with airbag could have an aluminium logo.
(*4) Option, € 227,-
(*5) Some models (2001) have the airbag lock in the mid-console.


 
Differences interior
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Differences / Model S16/GTi 1996-1998 Sport 1998 GTi 2001-2003
       
Side airbags No No Nee / Yes (*1)
Key 1 button 1 button 2 buttons
Startonderbreker In mid console In key In key
Platform support No No Yes
Door locking Infrared Infrared Radiografic
Deur handles Black plastic Black plastic Aluminium
Gear knob Leather, plastic top Leather, plastic top Leather, aluminium top
Handbrake Black plastic button Black plastic button Aluminium button
Mid console - - Net on right side
Roof Light + infra. receiver Light + infra. receiver Light
Ashtray rear Yes, left side Yes, left side No
Rear storage Yes, rigth side Yes, rigth side No
Speakerrooster rear No No Yes, left & right
Boot clothing Left & right Left & right All
Bootshelf Fastening by lus Fastening by lus Fastening by plastic lus

(*1) Option, € 270,- & standard for leather and alcantara suede trimmed interior.


 
Differences clothing
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Differences / Model S16/GTi 1996-1998 Sport 1998 GTi 2001-2003
       
Seats Velours (*1) (*2) Rallye clothing (*3) Sport 2001 clothing (*4)
Headrest, front square model square model round model (*5)
Headrest, turnable No (*6) No (*7) No (*7)
Headrest, rear Yes No (*8) No (*9)

(*1) Red/Grey design or Yellow/Grey design.
(*2) Full leather as option.
(*3) Leather/alcantara as option.
(*4) Leather/alcantara as option.
(*5) Not for leather and alcantara suede trimmed interior.
(*6) Front and rear turnable on the leather seats.
(*7) Front and rear turnable on the leather/alcantara seats.
(*8) Option, € 209,- & for leather and alcantara suede trimmed interior.
(*9) Option, € 160,- & for leather and alcantara suede trimmed interior.


 
Differences Exterior
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Differences / Model S16/GTi 1996-1998 Sport 1998 GTi 2001-2003
       
Frontwindow No sunstrip No sunstrip Black sun protection spots
Side protection strips Yes No (*1) No (*1)
14" Speedline Alize wheels Yes No, steel wheels (*2) Yes
Side indicators 'Smoked' 'Smoked' White
Rear wiper 'Open' model 'Open' model 'Closed' model
Peugeot & 106 logo Connection in black Connection in black Connection in aluminium

(*1) See our guide for mounting these.
(*2) Option, € 590,-


 
Differences under the bonnet
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Differences / Model S16/GTi 1996-1998 Sport 1998 GTi 2001-2003
       
ABS Yes No (*1) No (*2)
Coolingfan protection Yes, 2 Yes, 2 Yes, 1 (*3)
Emission valve No No Yes
Battery cover Yes Yes No

(*1) Option, € 1248,-
(*2) Option, € 810,-
(*3) 2 by option airco.


Article written by Michel van der Heiden.