The Volkswagen Golf GTI, model years 2016 to 2021, received an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing for US-market vehicles. This rating applies across the entire model range shown until the next redesign. In detailed testing, the vehicle earned 4 stars in frontal crash protection and 4 stars in rollover resistance. Side crash protection and side pole crash protection both received 5-star ratings. NHTSA ratings reflect performance in standardized crash tests and do not represent real-world crash outcomes.
5/5 Overall
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NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
