2022 Volkswagen Golf
Crash Test Safety Ratings
IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
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2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4-door hatchback
2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4-door hatchback With specific headlights
- Moderate Overlap
- Overall
Structure
Head/Neck Injury
Chest Injury
Left Leg Injury
Right Leg Injury
Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
- Small Overlap (Driver)
- Overall
Structure
Head/Neck Injury
Chest Injury
Hip/Thigh Injury
Lower Leg Injury
Restraints
Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report »
- Small Overlap (Passenger)
- Overall
Structure
Head/Neck Injury
Chest Injury
Hip/Thigh Injury
Lower Leg Injury
Restraints
Full IIHS Small Overlap Passenger-side Crash Test report »
- Side Rating1
- Overall
Structure
Driver
Head Protection
Head/Neck Injury
Torso Injury
Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
Head Protection
Head/Neck Injury
Torso Injury
Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report »
- Rear Rating2
- Overall
Geometry
Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
- Rollover Rating3
- Overall
Full IIHS Rollover Safety report »
1 — With optional side airbags.
2 — Manual cloth seat.
3 — Ratings apply to the Volkswagen Golf GTI (tested) and the structurally similar 2022 Golf R.
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2022 Volkswagen Golf R 4-door hatchback
2022 Volkswagen Golf R 4-door hatchback Good performance in front, side, rear and rollover tests.
- Moderate Overlap
- Overall
Structure
Head/Neck Injury
Chest Injury
Left Leg Injury
Right Leg Injury
Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
- Small Overlap (Driver)
- Overall
Structure
Head/Neck Injury
Chest Injury
Hip/Thigh Injury
Lower Leg Injury
Restraints
Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report »
- Small Overlap (Passenger)
- Overall
Structure
Head/Neck Injury
Chest Injury
Hip/Thigh Injury
Lower Leg Injury
Restraints
Full IIHS Small Overlap Passenger-side Crash Test report »
- Side Rating1
- Overall
Structure
Driver
Head Protection
Head/Neck Injury
Torso Injury
Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
Head Protection
Head/Neck Injury
Torso Injury
Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report »
- Rear Rating2
- Overall
Geometry
Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
- Rollover Rating3
- Overall
Full IIHS Rollover Safety report »
1 — With optional side airbags.
2 — Manual cloth seat.
3 — Ratings apply to the Volkswagen Golf GTI (tested) and the structurally similar 2022 Golf R.
Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.