Applies to 2007-10 models
| Overall evaluation |
G
|
| Structure and safety cage |
G
|
| Driver injury measures |
| Head/neck |
G
|
| Torso |
A
|
| Pelvis/leg |
G
|
| Head protection |
G
|
| Rear passenger injury measures |
| Head/neck |
G
|
| Torso |
G
|
| Pelvis/leg |
G
|
| Head protection |
G
|
| Side crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle categories. |
This rating applies to vehicles other than the specific model and body style tested.
The Dodge Avenger was introduced in the 2008 model year as a replacement for the Dodge Stratus, which was discontinued after the 2006 model year. The Chrysler Sebring sedan was redesigned for the 2007 model year. Both cars were restyled beginning with the 2011 model year, and the Sebring was renamed the 200.
Injury measures
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
Passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection
Driver — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the seat.
Passenger — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Tested vehicle specifications
| Tested vehicle |
2008 Dodge Avenger SXT 4-door |
| Weight |
3,321 lbs. |
| Side airbags |
standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags |
| Wheelbase |
109 in. |
| Length |
191 in. |
| Width |
73 in. |
| Engine |
2.4 L 4-cylinder |
| EPA ratings |
21 mpg city / 30 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID |
CES0806 |
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. |
-16.5 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID |
CES0806 |
| Head HIC-15 |
179 |
| Neck |
| Tension (kN) |
1.0 |
| Compression (kN) |
0.2 |
| Shoulder |
| Lateral deflection (mm) |
57 |
| Lateral force (kN) |
1.8 |
| Torso |
| Maximum deflection (mm) |
48 |
| Average deflection (mm) |
41 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
6.32 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
0.76 |
| Pelvis |
| Iliac force (kN) |
0.9 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) |
3.2 |
| Combined force (kN) |
3.9 |
| Left femur |
| L-M force (kN) |
0.8 |
| L-M moment (Nm) |
158 |
| A-P moment (Nm) |
59 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID |
CES0806 |
| Head HIC-15 |
184 |
| Neck |
| Tension (kN) |
0.3 |
| Compression (kN) |
0.2 |
| Shoulder |
| Lateral deflection (mm) |
34 |
| Lateral force (kN) |
1.6 |
| Torso |
| Maximum deflection (mm) |
46 |
| Average deflection (mm) |
31 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
3.64 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
0.72 |
| Pelvis |
| Iliac force (kN) |
0.0 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) |
1.0 |
| Combined force (kN) |
1.0 |
| Left femur |
| L-M force (kN) |
0.9 |
| L-M moment (Nm) |
184 |
| A-P moment (Nm) |
-30 |