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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Safety & Braking Pros and Cons
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2016 Volkswagen Golf SportsWagen Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh Both the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen and the Mazda CX-5 aced their IIHS crash tests. Both also offer a full array of safety tech (adaptive cruise, forward collision warning with automatic braking, lane departure warning, blind spot warning), something you couldn't find in any car at this price until recently. Comparison vehicle: 2016 Mazda CX-5 |
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2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh For a discussion of safety features, see the "feature availability" section. I'm hijacking "safety and braking" to discuss how regenerative braking (regen) works in these EVs. Much like Tesla, BMW has opted for full regeneration when the accelerator is released, such that the i3 often can be driven without... Comparison vehicle: 2015 Kia Soul |
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One of the best to drive, but not to ride 2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons TedK This is my perception, haven't had a crash. I like the ratings a lot, and compared to the Volvo I think I'm in acceptable-risk level. I'd like the Volvo improved headlight system is the main lust I feel in this area. |
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2012 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member3466 The three biggest advantages of the R for me were the all wheel drive, the better steering precision and the much stronger brakes in the R. But compared to the Nissan 370Z, the steering and braking was inferior, by far. I wish for a TDI version of the... |
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2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member5330 Short, worry-free breaking and standard stability and traction control. Even at high speed, I never feel like my life is in danger driving this car. |
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2002 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member106 Door beams. Short braking distance. 6 airbags |
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2004 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member2552 To match the big engine, the R32 has some big brakes. Although this means that brake jobs and parts are more costly, the huge front discs give you lots of braking power. |
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member4265 Very impressed with VWs safety ratings. Even though the car is small, I still feel very safe. |
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons A member in Pennsylvania, United States |
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2010 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member4273 One of the highest safety rated car in the category. Also seen some real life stories of accidents posted in the forum where the car saved the life of the driver. |
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2002 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member106 One of the safest cars around. Has vertical beams in doors as protection from side collision. Braking performance is outstanding |
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2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member3188 elect. stability control works well, lots of airbags are great. |
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member3283 Huge vented rotors in front and rear with electronic brake assist. Safety of the AWD 4-Motion drive system with the distribution of power up to 75% to the rear as needed. Safety of the full side curtains--front to rear. Electronic stability control |
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2006 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member2827 Seems to be adequate. |
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2007 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member2758 Six airbags, stability control, traction control, brake force distribution, and ABS along with the handling and power make for a very secure feeling vehicle. |
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons A member in Ontario, Canada It has done very well on crash tests and it has 6 standard airbags. |
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons A member in Illinois, United States Golfs have an excellent reputation for passenger safety, and this is something that is very important to our family. With 6 airbags, ABS/TC/SC, and good seats, the passive safety is impressive. Good handling with AWD helps on the active safety front. |
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2002 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons Member1679 6 airbags, good braking power (although there is some fade and ABS seems pretty brutal), and good crash-test ratings. |
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2008 Volkswagen Jetta / Rabbit / GTI Pros and Cons Member1294 The brakes on the R32 are substantial, are resistant to fading, and have great feel. There are airbags everywhere, as well as a very good chassis. The Golf was determined, in Europe, to be the safest car in its class ever. |
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