VW Golf Cabrio and Jetta Earn Five Stars From NCAP

The latest crash test results from EuroNCAP revealed top safety rating for two of the hottest Volkswagen models, the Golf Cabrio and the new Jetta. In the latest round of European NCAP safety testing, the new Golf Cabriolet and the Jetta were awarded top five star ratings for adult, child and pedestrian protection.  This places the two Volkswagens among the safest vehicles in their class. The Golf specifically achieved great scores. The two vehicles also impressed in the “safety assist” area, with very good 71 per cent scores.  In this rating category, Euro NCAP not only evaluated seat belt buckling reminders, but also the standard use of vehicle dynamic control systems (ESP).  Both systems are standard in the Golf Cabriolet and the Jetta. The Golf Cabrio continues to amaze us with the qualities it offers. Its excellence will soon force other car makers to come up with similar model to rial it. NCAP results: The Golf Cabriolet and the Jetta achieved especially impressive scores in tests for occupant safety at 96 per cent and 94 per cent, respectively.  Both vehicles attained top results in all seat positions and regardless of the height of the driver and front passenger.  Rating points are awarded based on the results of frontal impact and car-to-car side impact tests as well as a pole side impact test.  Not only can adults feel safe in these cars; in both the Jetta and the Golf Cabriolet, maximum safety for children was verified in child occupant protection tests with dummies representing the ages 18 months and three years. Just as important as occupant protection is the protection of pedestrians in traffic.  In the test procedure, accidents with pedestrian children and adults are simulated at a vehicle speed of 40 km/h.  In all tested categories, the Jetta had very good results, especially in protection of the lower leg from the bumper.  The Golf Cabriolet achieved very good results in head protection for children, since the top of the bonnet can deflect inwards.