Volkswagen Jetta
2005-09 models mfg. after Nov. 2004results also apply to: 2010 Volkswagen Golf | 2006-09 Volkswagen Rabbit
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2009 Volkswagen Jetta sedan: good performance in front, side, rollover, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control |
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD BUT WITHOUT ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SIDE AIRBAGS
OVERALL EVALUATION:
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Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Test details:
The Volkswagen Jetta was redesigned during the 2005 model year. The new design entered production in December 2004, and the earlier design, which is classified as a small car, was produced through October 2004. Note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door.
The frontal offset crash test ratings also apply to the hatchback version of the Jetta, called the Volkswagen Rabbit for the 2006-09 model years and its restyled successor, the Volkwagen Golf, beginning with the 2010 model year. Both the Rabbit and Golf are classified as small cars due their shorter overall lengths and lower weights. The ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the Jetta, called the Jetta SportWagen, beginning with 2009 models.
Injury measures:
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Rear 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.
Rear 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.
Left to right:
- View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
- View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
- Action shot taken during the side impact crash test showing the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag.
- Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy's head was protected by the side airbag.
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 (standard beginning with 2009 models, optional on 2005-08 models manufactured after November 2004)
- Antilock brakes
- Daytime running lights
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2005 Volkswagen New Jetta Value Edition 4-door
- Class: Midsize moderately priced car
- Weight: 3,228 lbs.
- Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 102 in.
- Length: 179 in.
- Width: 69 in.
- Engine: 2.5 L 5-cylinder
- EPA ratings: 22 mpg city | 30 mpg highway