Rollover evaluations

Small SUVs

To measure roof strength, a metal plate is pushed against one corner of a vehicle's roof at a constant speed. The maximum force sustained by the roof before 5 inches of crush is compared to the vehicle's weight to find the strength-to-weight ratio. This is a good assessment of vehicle structural protection in rollover crashes.

Each model is rated based on our measured curb weight of a vehicle with typical engine, transmission, and equipment options. However, when the same model is available in a configuration over 10% heavier than the typically equipped vehicle, a separate rating is assigned.

More about how we rate vehicle roof strength

Good   Acceptable   Marginal   Poor   |   Vehicles are listed in order of performance

Model	Overall rating	Curb weight (lb)	Peak force (lb)	Strength-to-weight ratio
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009-13 models		3,665	21,316	5.82
Mazda CX-5 2013-14 models		3,330	18,209	5.47
Honda CR-V 2012-13 models		3,379	17,159	5.08
BMW X1 2013 models		3,660	18,446	5.04
Ford Escape 2013 models		3,612	18,167	5.03
Toyota RAV4 2013 models		3,516	17,575	5.00
Subaru Forester 2014 models		3,352	16,585	4.95
Subaru Forester 2009-13 models		3,268	15,166	4.64
Buick Encore 2013 models		3,327	15,414	4.63
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2011-13 models		3,294	15,227	4.62
Hyundai Tucson 2010-13 models		3,359	14,887	4.43
Kia Sportage 2011-13 models		3,359	14,887	4.43
This rating applies to the Kia Sportage based on a test of the structurally similar Hyundai Tucson.
Honda Element 2003-11 models		3,633	15,642	4.31
Jeep Patriot 2007-14 models		3,393	14,419	4.25
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009-13 models		3,639	12,727	3.50
Chevrolet Equinox 2005-09 models Pontiac Torrent 2006-09 models		3,821	13,253	3.47
Toyota RAV4 2006-12 models		3,493	12,082	3.46
Nissan Rogue 2008-13 models		3,430	11,460	3.34
Mitsubishi Outlander 2007-13 models		3,512	11,670	3.32
Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008 models		3,719	10,470	2.82
Honda CR-V 2007-11 models		3,469	9,711	2.80
Ford Escape 2008-12 models Mercury Mariner 2008-10 models Mazda Tribute 2008-11 models		3,476	8,865	2.55
Rating does not apply to the hybrid (gas-electric) versions of these models. Rating of the hybrid versions is Poor.
Kia Sportage 2005-10 models Hyundai Tucson 2005-09 models		3,638	8,834	2.43