The Volkswagen Golf R provides safety for its occupants through active and passive safety systems. It possesses approximately six airbags on the front and sides for front-seating passengers and outboard seating positions with side curtain airbags. Additionally, it comes with electronic safety systems like electronic stability control and an anti-lock braking system.
The Volkswagen Golf R features an automatic post-collision braking system that reduces further damage and impact after the initial one by applying brakes. Airbag sensors initiate the braking action of the automated post-collision braking system by minimizing the car's kinetic energy and thus minimizing extra damage.
Besides, it comes with an intelligent crash response system that automatically switches on hazards lights, opens doors, and shuts the fuel pump after a collision. The Volkswagen Golf R possesses a rear-view camera, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, park distance control, and light assist.
Other advanced safety amenities include a blind-spot monitoring system, automatic emergency braking, rear traffic alert, forward-collision warning, pedestrian monitoring system, and maneuver braking feature.