► 1983 - VW Beetle and Golf - CRASH TEST

[SourToiletSeat]

roll cage for sure when I get this!

[wangsta231]

looks like the bug just got its side scraped?

[itsmegp46]

@wangsta231 It looks to me like the bug's dashboard made a mad rush into the driver's body. It there had been a real person in there, he'd have to be picked up with a sponge.

[cjhaw1994]

sure ,go report to hell xD

[KomitaDoGrob95]

Beetle the best ! :D

[calebharry]

ANCAP rating for these cars = -3

[MegaTONEH]

im likely to get abuse hurled at me for saying this, but the bug didnt look too bad, even most cars from the early 90's have crash tests that look worse than that

[itsmegp46]

@MegaTONEH Look again. This time watch the dashboard smash into the crash test dummy. And watch the front end get smashed well into the front windshield.

[Echotrakfan]

WTF?!?! Da bin ich froh, dass wir Mercedes fahren. den golf verbiegts ja überall und isch am ende matsch.

[loveanianimeme]

Who cares if the bugs not the safest car in the world. If you want a safe car, buy a Marauder.

[CrazyBear65]

I didn't think they were still making bugs in '83. The bug didn't get as fucked up as the rabbit did though.

I can attest to the fact that I hit a concrete wall with an '87 jetta, and it was pretty fucked up, but I managed to keep on going until both front tires were shredded off, and the rims were too damaged to roll anymore. Then five oh showed up. They were not amused.

[gta4freak7651]

@CrazyBear65 they made bugs till 2003.

[itsmegp46]

@gta4freak7651 But they stopped selling them in the US back in 1979

[gta4freak7651]

@itsmegp46 Well sorry , i live in europe so

[TheFlyingWarPanda]

made in america

[agustin24621]

if i gonna die i wanna die in a vw

[maxwax360]

Song?

[nitro912gr]

Damn I love the old beetle, but after that I'm not sure I prefer style over safety at all.

[TheSlenderFan]

thats pretty good for an old car except the airbags but that was before airbags

[TheLifesucker]

its just made of sheet metal, like a tuna can

[m0wfo]

German cars designed in 1938 are safer than Chinese cars developed in 200x

[1OneChosen2]

@m0wfo German cars are safer. need. no. more. explaining.

[SR111ify]

FAIL VOLKSWAGEN GOLF! YOU HAVE THE ENGINE IN THE FRONT AND THE BEETLE STILL BEATED YOU AT THE CRASH TEST! PROVES TO SHOW OLDER CARS ARE BETTER :P

[rellikagem]

: If I would die in a car crash, I want to die in a VW.

[krazykap0]

dude VW sucks but it still better than the FAW cars ¬¬

[Alfarouc17]

STILL SAFER THAN 2011 CHINESE CARS.

[gt500hyun]

@Alfarouc17 yeah agree

[ntifou]

@Alfarouc17 i am not supporter of chinese cars too but that doesnt mean they are not safe just beacuse some stupid american people pay the crash test to fail....why when there was second crash test in korea nobody from americas car companys didnt show up althogh they were invited?

[appleinfl]

@Alfarouc17 There are no Chinese cars sold on the US market. FAIL.

[SwPiotrek]

@appleinfl Check dfm-usa. com

[appleinfl]

@SwPiotrek "Welcome to America's Mini Truck Center. We are a direct importer, parts supplier, and accessory supplier for Japanese 4x4 mini trucks." Japanese is an odd way to spell Chinese.

[10newsrox]

@Alfarouc17 COUGH COUGH GREAT WALL

[madoxmad]

the cars were hooked with an extra weight.

[MegaJeremyClarkson]

why didnt the just give it to Jeremy Clarkson...?

[612AMMAR612]

@MegaJeremyClarkson he wouldnt be able to fit in those cars lol

[MegaJeremyClarkson]

@612AMMAR612 if u use a hammer and a chainsaw to remove the roof he will xD

[rustycan420]

Test failed

[granadaassi]

i got a mk2 golf....

and a mercedes.

i like both cars, but if i had the choice...i´ll take the merc

[skeilak]

Beetles were pretty tough cars, for what they were.

But of course, you'd have to be belted in.

You really want to survive a crash, get a Lincoln Town Car, or a big Mercedes.

(Although, that didn't help Princess Diana.)

But generally, as long as your belted, the bigger the car, the safer you are.

[imagod00d]

@skeilak Generally speaking, yes.

However I would strongly suggest that you look at 'Fifth Gear', they made a segment with a new Renault(?) and an older Volvo station wagon and crashed them head-on for a comparison. You will be surprised.

[skeilak]

@imagod00d

I don't really have the time to look up 'Fifth Gear', right now, but to cut to the chase - if are they comparing a new, state-of-the-art automobile, with any car from 20 years ago, than I would hope the new car fairs better in a crash test.

[imagod00d]

@skeilak Yep, sure are. If you do find the time I would certainly watch it, particularly before buying an older car.

[bobel2007]

Every single one of those kids blabbering about how nowadays all cars have become fat because of all the safety features and how they don't need all that because they all drive better than M.Schumacher should watch this video. You all will inevitably crash sooner or later.

[granadaassi]

wanna live?

buy a mercedes.

[MoskvaMorten]

@granadaassi but, if I buy a Mercedes... I would just want to die.

[therockchannel100]

@granadaassi or a volvo

[camouflagecamaro99]

not bad for a 60's car

[Pinacler]

that was 80km/h?

[calamazue1989]

@Pinacler No , they do the offset crashes at 40mph .

[marocr3w]

Either way your both fucked..

[BedfordMarcus]

Those crashes were at that speed on the video!

[Shocksink]

certainly the driver would get killed.....

[staut350]

the truth german car !

[MrRuski96]

cant expect much more in a crash test with this car there isnt anything in the front at all

[elvinasdx]

wgo sings that song??

[AustrianRising]

@elvinasdx It is called "Making me nervous" by "Brad Sucks" ^^

[whiteribbonman1]

@xXRoyaltyXx7 I do almost everyday and I love it! I am trying to find guidance on how to raise my '70 Beetle's top end above 65mph (110kph). My speedo goes up to 90mph(150kph) so I think the car should be able to travel at that speed from full to empty. The certified VW mechanic that workd on my Beetle says it can not travel above 65mph for prolonged periods of time without scarring/over-heating the cylinder walls. He says ONLY in cold weather should I drive it at 70mph. :(

[inval90gw]

Is this video in real time?

[PAPO9609]

for me it was pretty good! i mean cmon this car was designed in 1932!! they didnt give a shit about safetyback then.

[Supcharged]

lol it is worse than the new model==

[Thedailyishrant]

I know which I'd rather be in

[gibsonlespaul2]

Sorry, Herbie. ;D

[AlexKBK]

OMG, the golf almost turned in to a perfect cube.

[Merzenius]

1 guy crashing in WV beetle

[Nastvik]

Golf so bad

[09feb1992]

Prrffftt, Comparing to a Citroen Saxo.



[Gatrenzwerg]

what is the song?? pls post it :O

[Ho0di]

@Gatrenzwerg Making me nervous - Brad Sucks

[petran3100]

this is terminated!



[235689307]

WTF

[totodile493]

And was the Beetle made in Germany or Mexico/Brazil?

[MrMaus9999]

@totodile493

germany 1938-1978 mexico 1978-2003

[Krycek2008]

@totodile493 Brazil 196?-1986 and 1993-1996 | The first VW Bus Kombi is a big seller for illegal urban transportation, same design built in Brazil 1952-present, the air cooled engine was the last one in the world and lasted until 2006 or so. It costs around US$30K, no air con, no power steering, and absolutely no safety features. VW is such a respectable company, right?

[MrJailbreakingGuy]

0:07 instant death

[Dedemadic]

the song please thanks

[ohiva1]

@jac3k1997 I dont think so, in kilometer beetle can speed 160 km at top speed just 40 km less than a lancia deltas S4, and thats a lot even in kilometer.

[elibaba7]

thats why my mom drives an x5

[Porsche1080]

The structures of these cars are more rigid than modern day chinese-built cars

[trurydj]

in these tests both cars have a considerable weight gain (I think it was almost 500 kg).

watch this beetle video without overweight watch?v=EZ59XoIo9ng&feature=re­lated

[Yakolev1]

@totodile493 Seeing as it was conducted by ADAC, it's most likely 40mph (64 kph) which is the normal euroncap crash test speed.

[djsynth]

@totodile493 All ncap tests are based at 50MPH

[MrSpinalColumn]

@totodile493 I think the standard speed is like 60km/h

[calamazue1989]

@totodile493 They do the offset crashes at 40mph .

[Volume1216]

@totodile493 40mph

[totodile493]

@Volume1216 Thanks.

[Volume1216]

@totodile493 i know im late but no prob.

[shaunsprogress]

@totodile493 about 27 mph.

[yamahar87]

do it mean that the driver of this car have 0 probabilities of survive? are there no security items in those times?

[salemcripple]

@yamahar87 of course there's ALWAYS a chance of survival. Just depends. And of course there were safety items in those days. Seat belts were made mandatory in 1974, also in the 80's "crumple zones" were becoming more prevalent.

[mauiboypoi]

shit a owned the two cars!!! im glad i never wreaked.. i had the 89 gti witch i think its the same in the vid but not sure,, i also had a old vw bug!! and i still want another one !!!

[dstarks80]

Death traps.

[sanginariomexican]

my wife's mother has one alright jeje

[clutchmsilvap]

@sanginariomexican cool

[loveanianimeme]

Even if the beetle was worse i'd still drive that one cause i'd wanna die in style, =)

[AnimaliaHolocaust]

@loveanianimeme True, true!! I like these words. :P

[Jordanevans721]

the golf was worse

[bkpaal]

@Jordanevans721 -- We can tell from the video idiot, no need for your input.

[GRFalkonas]

@Jordanevans721 concidering that the fuel tank of the beetle is in the front. The beetle was much worse... :-)

And i thought that old cars were safer.......

[Masterplayah9]

engine is not on the frontside of the car so this result is logical

[TheMatiddd]

ups smal crash ;d xd

[tim234mumba]

what is the name of the song :)?

[takahashi1025]

@tim234mumba brad sucks make me nervous

[AnimaliaHolocaust]

@tim234mumba Sounds like a remix of Making Me Nervous by Brad Sucks. :P

[1OMAR1100]

not a strong car wtf :PPP

[Jperales96]

WTF 4 DOORS?

[kalargyi]

without airbag, every car would fail, dont even bother test them with dummy(s).

[prodigious08]

beetle must be a chines idea. :P

[frohman3]

The beetle's design dates back to the 1930s, so I wouldn't expect anything great.

That model Golf had a design from the 1980s, it's not surprising either to be like this.

[PlushGallade]

@frohman3 I like both car but i like beetle more than golf

[MagicTehGatheringFan]

That looks safe...

[fallomoko]

not so safe.

[dcrapo1959]

That was a waste of a beautiful bug,but I also get the point safety first.

[anonim12213]

what a fuck

[JasonTyberiusKirk]

Goodbye firewall, goodbye legs, goodbye teeth….

[letsshuffle01]

@JasonTyberiusKirk lol xD

[louwrian]

I love my volkswagen. a 1981 Golf Mk1 Diesel - drive it everyday.

[britneytimberlake11]

fuck vw

[erooolllff]

@britneytimberlake11 fuck you asshole

[conadepau]

WHAT'S THE NAME OF THIS SONG PLEASE. MANY THANKS

[metalmanga]

@conadepau lalalalalalala

[sheepborg]

@conadepau

it is "making me nervous" - brad sucks

[Fiat126p650e]

This is the song I had to look for it for almost a day lol Brad sucks - Making me nervous Enjoy!

[Freaky200606]

i have a 5er bmw and the bmw ist much mire safer than each other car.

[MrNascar1111]

good vid dude