ANCAP crash test results

VW Golf | 1998

Overall evaluation: Good

The passenger compartment of the Golf held its shape well in the offset crash test. Protection from serious injury was good for both the driver and passenger.

Safety features

Dual (driver and passenger) airbags are standard.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt.

Side airbags are standard equipment in Europe but are not yet available in Australia. A side impact test of the European model produced good results.

Restraints: Acceptable

Offset Crash Test

The driver's head was cushioned by the airbag. The contact with the airbag was central and stable but during rebound the driver's head struck the b-pillar with a severe impact.

The passenger's head was also cushioned by an airbag. Protection from serious head injury was good for both the driver and passenger.

Structure: Good

Offset Crash Test

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal was pushed back 17cm. The steering wheel moved 3cm rearwards. The width of the driver's doorway shortened by just 3cm.

All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash the doors could be easily opened.