Volkswagen CC
2009 modelsFRONTAL OFFSET TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Test details:
The Volkswagen CC was introduced in the 2009 model year. The car is a variant of the Passat sedan with a lower roofline and frameless side windows. Frontal ratings are based on an earlier Institute test of a Passat, which was redesigned for the 2006 model year.
The frontal offset crash test ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the Passat, beginning with 2007 models.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy’s head hit the roof rail and grab handle.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head acceleration from the roof rail/grab handle hit was low.
Left to right:
- Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test of the Volkswagen Passat.
- The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
- Smeared greasepaint above the dummy's head indicates where the head hit the roof rail and grab handle during rebound. Head accelerations from these hits were low.
- Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags (standard); rear seat-mounted torso airbags (optional)
- Electronic stability control
- Antilock brakes
- Daytime running lights
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0T 4-door
- Class: Midsize moderately priced car
- Weight: 3,435 lbs.
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 107 in.
- Length: 188 in.
- Width: 72 in.
- Engine: 2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 22 mpg city | 31 mpg highway