Overall crashworthiness evaluations
Midsize moderately priced cars
current models | earlier models
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Vehicles are listed in order of performance in crash tests. Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight; side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
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Volkswagen CC 2009 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags |
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standard |
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Volkswagen Passat 2009 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags |
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standard |
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Honda Accord 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard |
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Subaru Legacy 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard |
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Audi A3 2009 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags |
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standard |
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Volkswagen Jetta 2009 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags |
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standard |
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Ford Fusion Mercury Milan 2010 models with standard side airbags |
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standard |
| Dodge Avenger Chrysler Sebring 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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optional | |
| Nissan Altima 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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optional | |
| Toyota Camry 2010 models with standard side airbags |
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standard | |
| Chevrolet Malibu 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard | |
| Saturn AURA 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard | |
| Mitsubishi Galant 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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| Volvo S40 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard | |
| Kia Optima 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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optional | |
| Hyundai Sonata 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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standard | |
| Pontiac G6 2009 models with standard side airbags |
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optional | |
| Mazda 6 2009 models |
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standard | |
| Nissan Maxima 2009 models |
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standard |
- This rating is assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by the manufacturer as part of side crash test verification.
- This rating is assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by the manufacturer as part of frontal crash test verification.
- Two tests of this vehicle were conducted, one by the Institute and the other by the vehicle manufacturer as part of frontal crash test verification. Ratings are based on both tests.
- Earlier model tested had optional side airbags; side airbags standard in current models.
Additional information:
How tests are conducted and how the Institute
determines ratings
Frontal technical
measurements for
midsize moderately priced cars
Side impact technical measurements for
midsize moderately priced cars