2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI  

#34 of 2023 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

#98 of all 2023 vehicles

The Golf GTI, which Volkswagen introduced in , is a small hatchback/wagon with seating up to 5. The Volkswagen Golf GTI provides superior horsepower for its class, offering great power. Volkswagen offers a 6-year, 72,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.

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The 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI is 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 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI has a score of 82, implying a 0.04% chance of driver death (3.6% chance of injury).

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We estimate that the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0398% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.5456%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0398% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.5456% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI is 15% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI is 21% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

Active safety features greatly enhance occupant safety by reducing the likelihood of a crash. The following active safety systems are included even on lower trims/versions of the 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI: Front Assist, Lane Assist, and Blind Spot Monitor.

Some safety technologies get a lot of press, but others may also improve safety. Standard Cornering Headlights / Leveling Head Lamps better illuminate the road ahead --- the lights point towards the direction that the vehicle is heading. Standard side mirror turn signals can help when you don't see a vehicle in your blind spot, by alerting them to your intention to switch lanes, which allows the other driver to avoid an accident with you.