Volkswagen Golf VII + 7 Airbags Safety Assessment
March 2017
Overall Safety Rating
Adult Occupant: 33.30 out of 34.00 stars ★★★★★
Child Occupant: 43.52 out of 49.00 stars ★★★★★
Award: ADVANCED AWARD
Car Details
- Tested Model: Volkswagen Golf VII
- Body Type: 5 door Hatchback
- Year of Publication: 2016
- Crash Test Weight: 1511 kg
- Made in: Brazil, Mexico and Germany
- Test Valid For: Latin NCAP market
Safety Equipment
- Front seatbelt pretensioners: YES
- Front seatbelt pretensioners pass: YES
- Driver frontal airbag: YES
- Front passenger frontal airbag: YES
- Side body airbags DRIVER: YES
- Side body airbags PASSENGER: YES
- Side head airbags DRIVER: YES
- Side head airbags PASSENGER: YES
- Driver knee airbag: YES
- SBR (Seat Belt Reminder): YES
- ABS (4 channel): YES
- ISOFIX anchorages: YES
- ESC (UN13 or GTR8): YES
Adult Occupant Protection
Frontal Impact
Protection for the driver and passenger head and neck was good. Chest protection for the driver was adequate, and good for the passenger. The driver knee airbag provided good protection to the driver's knees. Passenger knees showed good protection for both knees. Driver and passenger tibias showed good protection. The footwell was stable with insignificant deformation, and feet protection was good. The bodyshell was rated as stable.
Side Impact
The side body and curtain airbags offered good protection to the adult in all body regions.
Side Pole Impact
The side body and curtain airbags helped to offer good protection to the head, marginal protection to the chest, adequate protection to the abdomen, and good protection to the pelvis.
ESC: Standard equipment. Performance met Latin NCAP regulatory requirements.
Child Occupant Protection
Dynamic Score: 22.52 / 24
Installation Score: 12.00 / 12
Vehicle Assessment Score: 9.00 / 13
Child Restraint System (CRS)
- 18 month old child: Römer BabySafe + ISOFIX plus (VW Bobsy). Dynamic Score: Frontal 8.00/8, Side 4.00/4. CRS Type: 0+. Adjust: ISOFIX. Position: RWF (Rearward Facing).
- 3 year old child: Römer Duo (VW Bobsy). Dynamic Score: Frontal 6.52/8, Side 4.00/4. CRS Type: 1. Adjust: ISOFIX. Position: FWF (Forward Facing).
CRS Installation Assessment
Reference List
| Reference | Right | Left | Center | Right |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peg Perego Viaggio Switchable | Pass | Pass | Exempt | Pass |
| Roemer Baby Safe | Exempt | Pass | Exempt | Pass |
| Bébé Confort Streety Fix / Maxi Cosi Citi SPS | Pass | Pass | Exempt | Pass |
| Peg Perego Viaggio Switchable FWF | Pass | Pass | Exempt | Pass |
| Graco Cadeira Nautilus FWF | Pass | Pass | Exempt | Pass |
| Burigotto Multipla 1,2,3 | Pass | Pass | Exempt | Pass |
| Graco Cadeira Nautilus | Pass | Pass | Exempt | Pass |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | Right | Left | Center | Right |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Römer BabySafe + ISOFIX plus (VW Bobsy) | Exempt | Pass | Exempt | Pass |
| Römer Duo (VW Bobsy) | Exempt | Pass | Exempt | Pass |
Comments on Child Occupant Protection
The child seat for the 3-year-old was installed forward facing using the ISOFIX anchorages and prevented forward movement during the frontal impact within the allowed limits. The Q1.5, installed rearward facing using ISOFIX, also provided good protection during the frontal impact. Both child dummies were well protected in the side impact. All assessed CRSs passed installation checks. The car's markings and instructions for CRS and ISOFIX use were clear and precise. The passenger airbag disabling switch had clear instructions. The Golf is equipped with 3-point belts in all seating positions, meeting international standards. ISOFIX anchorages with top tethers are present in both rear outboard seating positions. These factors contribute to the five-star rating for Child Occupant Protection.
