Compare Volkswagen Golf car insurance prices

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. Filter car insurance companies by your state to get a quote.

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Allstate	Optional		13%	All 50 states	Your dedicated agent can help you find the best savings with multiple discounts and rewards programs.	Get quotes More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Progressive	Optional		30%	All 50 states & DC	Discover coverage that’s broader than competitors, valuable discounts up to 30% off and perks like shrinking deductibles that reward no claims.	Get quotes More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
The AARP Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford	Optional		Yes	All 50 states	Enjoy low rates for mature drivers, plus perks like new car replacement and lifetime repair guarantees. Only for drivers over age 50.	Get quotes More Info	Compare	loading Fetching your data...
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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

To determine our estimated cost, we aggregated quotes from insurance companies using this profile:
- 2017 Volkswagen Golf
- 10,001–15,000 miles driven yearly
- No accidents in the past five years
- Anti-theft device on vehicle
- Driver located in New York
- Good credit
Our estimated price is for the state required minimum coverage which includes bodily injury, property damage, uninsured motorist, bodily injury and personal injury protection.
Other factors that can affect your auto insurance rate
- Volkswagen Golf’s model year
- Vehicle’s trim
- Amount of coverage you need
- Estimated miles your drive in a year
- Safety and anti-theft features
- Driver’s credit score and location
- Driver’s age, marital status and gender
- Driver’s driving history in the past five years
- Whether the driver rents, leases or owns the vehicle

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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Roslyn McKenna is an insurance expert who's driven to help people get a great deal on insurance to protect their families and finances. Roslyn earned a BA in writing and communications from Maryville College and has written professionally for more than a decade, showing up on Bankrate, MSN and Reader's Digest.

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