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    • 2014 Volkswagen GTI  RealSafeCars74Safety Rating

    #41 of 2014 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

    #90 of all 2014 vehicles


    The GTI, part of Volkswagen's lineup for decades, is a midsize hatchback with seating up to 5. Having more than average horsepower for its class, the GTI packs some oomph. 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 2014 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 2014 Volkswagen GTI has a score of 74, implying a 0.049% chance of driver death (4.4% chance of injury).

    We estimate that the 2014 Volkswagen GTI has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0492% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 5.6215%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0492% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 5.6215% chance of being injured.

    Compared to the average vehicle, the 2014 Volkswagen GTI is 6% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2014 Volkswagen GTI is 2% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

    And it is about as safe as many comparable models.

    8468Buick VeranoAcura ILXSubaru BRZFord EscapeMINI CountrymanBuick EncoreHonda CR-VVolkswagen GTISubaru CrosstrekVolkswagen TiguanVolkswagen BeetleToyota FR-SComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2014 Volkswagen GTI with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 68 to 84. The 2014 Volkswagen GTI is safer than the 2014 Buick Verano and less safe than the 2014 Buick Encore, the 2014 MINI Countryman, and the 2014 Ford Escape. It is about as safe as the 2014 Acura ILX, the 2014 Subaru BRZ, the 2014 Toyota FR-S, the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, the 2014 Subaru Crosstrek, and the 2014 Honda CR-V.

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