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    • 2012 Volkswagen GTI  RealSafeCars74Safety Rating

    #37 of 2012 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

    #84 of all 2012 vehicles


    The GTI, a mainstay of Volkswagen's lineup for decades, is a midsize hatchback with seating up to 5. The Volkswagen GTI has some real zest, surpassing typical horsepower for its class. The GTI has offered Android Auto since 2019 and Apple CarPlay since 2016. Volkswagen offers a 6-year, 72,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.

    The 2012 Volkswagen GTI is below average compared to all vehicles.

    Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2012 Volkswagen GTI has a score of 74, implying a 0.05% chance of driver death (4.4% chance of injury).

    We estimate that the 2012 Volkswagen GTI has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0497% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 5.6748%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0497% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 5.6748% chance of being injured.

    Compared to the average vehicle, the 2012 Volkswagen GTI is 7% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2012 Volkswagen GTI is 2% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

    And it is about as safe as many comparable models.

    8555Nissan AltimaMazda 5Ford EscapeBuick VeranoNissan JukeMINI CountrymanHonda CR-VAudi A3Volvo C30Jeep CompassVolkswagen GTIVolkswagen TiguanComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2012 Volkswagen GTI with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 55 to 85. The 2012 Volkswagen GTI is safer than the 2012 Nissan Altima, the 2012 Mazda 5, the 2012 Ford Escape, and the 2012 Buick Verano and less safe than the 2012 MINI Countryman. It is about as safe as the 2012 Nissan Juke, the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, the 2012 Jeep Compass, the 2012 Volvo C30, the 2012 Audi A3, and the 2012 Honda CR-V.

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