Federal crash test ratings for the 2021 Volkswagen Golf Gti.
The 2016 to 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI received an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing for US-market vehicles. The model earned 4 stars in frontal crash protection and 4 stars in rollover resistance. In side crash testing, the Golf GTI scored 5 stars, and it also received a 5-star rating in side pole crash testing. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this assessment covers the entire 2016 to 2021 range.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).