NCAP 5-Star Crash Test/Rollover Ratings

2023 Golf R 4 DR AWD

Front Driver
not tested
Front Passenger
not tested
Side Driver
not tested
Side Passenger
not tested
Rollover
not tested

IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2023 Volkswagen Golf R 4-door hatchback

2022 Volkswagen Golf R 4-door hatchback Good performance in front, rear and rollover tests.

Moderate Overlap
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
A Right Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Driver)
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Hip/Thigh Injury
G Lower Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Passenger)
G Overall
G Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Hip/Thigh Injury
G Lower Leg Injury
G Restraints
Full IIHS Small Overlap Passenger-side Crash Test report »
Side Rating
Not tested.
Rear Rating1
G Overall
G Geometry
G Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
Rollover Rating2
G Overall
Full IIHS Rollover Safety report »

1 — Manual cloth seat.

2 — 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.