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Volkswagen Golf insurance rates
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The average insurance costs for a Volkswagen Golf is $158 a month — or $1,896 a year, about $600 more than the national average. With a base price of $19,895, the annual insurance cost–to–base car price ratio is 9.5%, more than double the national average.
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Volkswagen Golf car insurance rates by trim
| Model | Monthly insurance rate | Base car price |
|---|---|---|
| Golf | $158 | $19,895 |
| Golf Alltrack | $220 | $25,850 |
| Golf R | $145 | $35,655 |
| Golf Sportwagen | $227 | $21,580 |
About the Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf has been around since 1974 and it is currently in its seventh generation. The compact car is known for its sharp handling, strong engine options and premium interior. The Golf is one of the company’s top selling models. By 2012, Volkswagen had produced more than 29 million models.
How to compare VW Golf trims
The Volkswagen Golf R has been around since 2012. The hatchback is known for its athletic performance, excellent handling and premium interior. The Volkswagen Golf R is one of Car and Driver’s 10Best Cars for 2017.
The Volkswagen Golf SportWagen has been around since 2015. The wagon is known for its athletic handling, spacious seating and luxurious interior. The turbo four cylinder engine allows for excellent fuel economy.
The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack launched in 2017. The wagon is known for its raised suspension, strong engine and athletic handling. The Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is one of the Car and Driver’s 10Best Cars for 2017.
Volkswagen Golf money-saving safety features
You could save money on car insurance for your Volkswagen Golf if it comes equipped with these safety features.
- Anti-lock brakes
- Stability control
- Airbags
- Seatbelt pretensioners
- Anti theft system
How safe is the Volkswagen Golf?
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf and its Alltrack, R and SportWagen trims received a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The side crash test received five stars, the highest possible rating, from the NHTSA. The government organization also awarded a four star safety rating for the frontal crash test and the rollover crash test.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named the Volkswagen Golf as a Top Safety Pick car. All crash tests performed by the IIHS received good safety ratings, the highest possible rating.
The Volkswagen Golf includes lane departure warning, automatic post collision braking system and blind spot monitoring.
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