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Volkswagen GTI insurance costs

Shedding light on car insurance prices

The average comprehensive insurance policy for a Volkswagen Golf GTI is $138 a month — or $1440 a year.

Your actual cost could be higher or lower depending on your driving record, the number of kilometres you drive in a year and other factors. To determine our estimated cost, we aggregated quotes from 5 insurance companies using this profile:

  • 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
  • More than 30,000 kilometres driven yearly
  • No accidents in the past five years
  • Driver located in Sydney
  • Car parked in garage at night
  • Black vehicle

About the Volkswagen Golf GTI

Volkswagen GTI Insurance FinderThe Volkswagen Golf GTI has been around since 1976. The compact car is known for its strong acceleration, large cargo room and athletic handling. The Volkswagen Golf GTI is a high-performance variant of the company's Golf model.

Insurance companies determine the insurance cost for a Volkswagen Golf GTI based on safety ratings, theft rates, replacement costs and overall damage susceptibility. Insurance rates can change based on your driving history and location. If you're considering a Volkswagen Golf GTI, grab quotes from several insurance companies to find the lowest premium possible before you commit. Do your research to see if you qualify for insurance discounts.


Compare insurance providers that cover the Volkswagen Golf GTI

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Name Product Roadside assistance Accidental damage Storm Choice of repairer Agreed or market value
Budget Direct Comprehensive
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Agreed or Market
Finder's summary: The 2023 winner of our Best Value Car Insurance award. It's cheaper than most, plus you can lower costs by adding age restrictions.

⭐ Current offer: 15% off your first year's premium when you take out a policy online. T&Cs apply.

Who it might be good for: Anyone who wants a good value policy.
Youi Comprehensive
Optional
Agreed or Market
Finder's summary: The 2023 winner of our Best Features Car Insurance award. Plus, it's one of the only insurers to automatically include roadside assistance.

Who it might be good for: Those who want good customer service with lots of inclusions.
Australia Post Comprehensive
Optional
Agreed or Market
Finder's summary: Covers a little more than other insurers. You don’t need to pay an excess for windscreen repairs and cover applies to anyone who uses your car.

⭐ Current offer: Get $100 off your first year's comprehensive car insurance premium when you buy online. T&Cs apply.

Who it might be good for: Multiple people using one car.
Bingle Comprehensive
Market
Finder's summary: Our data shows it’s the cheapest comprehensive policy. It just covers the basics such as damage to your car, theft and storms – it doesn’t go in for add-ons and extras.

Who it might be good for: Those wanting a low-cost, no-frills policy.
QBE Comprehensive
Green Company
QBE Comprehensive
Optional
Agreed or Market
Finder's summary: Our best-rated Car Insurer for Customer Satisfaction in 2021/2022 and Green Insurer for the last 3 years.

⭐ Current offer: Save $75 when you purchase a new comprehensive policy online. T&Cs apply.

Who it might be good for: Those who want a trustworthy insurer and more cover than other brands, such as 3-year new car replacement (e.g. they'll give you money for a new car for up to 3 years if yours is written off).
Kogan Comprehensive
Optional
Agreed or Market
Finder's summary: Kogan comes with all the perks that most comprehensive car insurance policies include, but you'll also be entitled to some benefits from its online store. This usually comes in the form of a gift voucher or discount if you buy online.

⭐ Current offer: Get $115 off first year premiums when you purchase Kogan Comprehensive Car Insurance online + $10 monthly kogan.com credit. T&Cs apply.

Who it might be good for: Kogan shoppers and those after a good range of policy options.
Qantas Comprehensive
Optional
Optional
Agreed or Market
Finder's summary: You need car insurance so why not get one that lets you earn Qantas Points? It's good value too (it's underwritten by the same insurer as Budget Direct). .

⭐ Current offer: Earn up to 30,000 Qantas Points with every Qantas Car Insurance policy you take out by 7 February. T&Cs apply.

Who it might be good for: People who want more bang for their buck with Qantas Points.
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Be sure to check the product disclosure statement (PDS) to help you make the right choice.

Random Volkswagen Facts

  • Volkswagen is a German automaker founded in 1937.
  • Volkswagen was the largest automaker in 2016, delivering more than 10.3 million vehicles globally.
  • The very first Volkswagen Beetle appeared in 1938, but prototypes were created as early as 1932.
  • In 2017, approximately 58,000 Volkswagen vehicles were sold in Australia.

How does the Volkswagen GTI compare?

Different Volkswagen models can range in price from $17,190 to $116,300. The Golf GTI sits somewhere in the middle, starting at a base price of $53,100. With the average insurance rate at $1,440 per year, the annual insurance cost–to–base car price ratio is 2.71%.


How safe is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

The 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI received a 5-Star overall safety rating from the Australiasian New Car Assessment Program. The side crash test received a perfect score of 16 out of 16, and the frontal offset crash test received an excellent score of 15.92 out of 16.

The latest Volkswagen Golf GTI model includes lane departure warning, automatic post-collision braking system and blind spot monitoring.


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