Volkswagen Auto Insurance

Volkswagen is the largest manufacturer in the world as of 2009. From the company's controversial beginnings during World War II, and its close ties to the German government, to its post-war regeneration as a producer of affordable passenger vehicles, Volkswagen has come a long way. The Volkswagen Beetle, or "bug," is one of the most recognizable cars on American roads, because of its unique shape. Popular Volkswagen models today include the Volkswagen Jetta, the Volkswagen Rabbit and the Volkswagen Passat. All models have a wide range of auto insurance options that will fit the needs of your own Volkswagen make.

Volkswagen crash results and theft risks

Volkswagen received high safety marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Four models made the Institute's Top Safety Picks list: the Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat and Volkswagen Tiguan. Volkswagen models received a marginal, adequate or good rating on most models for rear crash protection, except the older Volkswagen Passat models (made before 2005), which scored poorly.

One Volkswagen model is at high risk of theft according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The Volkswagen Jetta made the Bureau's list of the top 100 most commonly stolen vehicles. If you own a Jetta, then it's possible that your auto insurance rates, especially comprehensive coverage, will be slightly higher due to its theft risk.

Volkswagen insurance

The average cost of the Volkswagen G Series is $1577. For example :

• The annual insurance premium for the Volkswagen GLI is $1,548, and $1,606 for the Volkswagen GTI.
• The insurance cost for the Volkswagen Beetle is the lowest of all the Volkswagen models, with an annual premium of $1,194.
• The Volkswagen R32 costs the highest, with a yearly insurance tag of $1,755.
• Other insurance costs to note are that of the Volkswagen Rabbit, which costs $1,385 per year and the popular Volkswagen Passat and Volkswagen Jetta which run $1,433 and $1,301, respectively.

If you own a Volkswagen EOS you can expect to pay $1,689 per year for auto insurance. A Volkswagen CC will cost you $1,482.