Overall crashworthiness evaluations
Small cars
current models | earlier models
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Vehicles are listed in order of performance in crash tests. Frontal crashes receive the highest weight, followed by side and rollover, and then rear crashes. Among vehicles with similar crash test results, vehicles are listed in alphabetical order. Frontal and rear crash ratings should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight while side impact and rollover crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories. Except where noted, vehicle models rated below have a standard complement of side airbags, generally consisting of front and rear curtain airbags to protect the head and front seat-mounted airbags to protect the torso. Electronic stability control (ESC) is a federal requirement for all vehicles starting with the 2012 model year.
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Chevrolet Cruze 2012 models |
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Chevrolet Sonic 2012 models |
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Chevrolet Volt 2012 models |
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Ford Focus 4-door 2012 models |
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Honda Civic 4-door 2012 models |
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Honda CR-Z 2012 models |
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Honda Insight 2012 models |
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Hyundai Elantra 2012 models |
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Kia Forte 2012 models |
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Kia Soul 2012 models |
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Lexus CT 200h 2012 models |
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Mazda 3 sedan Mazda 3 hatchback 2012 models |
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Mini Cooper Countryman 2012 models |
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Mitsubishi Lancer 2012 models |
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Nissan Cube 2012 models |
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Nissan Juke 2012 models |
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Nissan Leaf 2012 models |
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Scion tC 2012 models |
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Scion xB 2012 models |
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Scion xD 2012 models |
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Subaru Impreza 2012 models |
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Toyota Corolla 2012 models |
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Toyota Prius 2012 models |
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Toyota Prius c 2012 models |
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Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen GTI 2012 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags |
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| Nissan Versa hatchback 2012 models |
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| Nissan Sentra 2012 models |
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| Suzuki SX4 2012 models |
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| Dodge Caliber 2012 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags |
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- This rating is assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by the manufacturer as part of frontal crash test verification.
- This rating is assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by the manufacturer as part of side crash test verification.
- Two tests of this vehicle were conducted, one by the Institute and the other by the vehicle manufacturer as part of side crash test verification. Ratings are based on both tests.
- Rollover rating is Acceptable for Ralliart and Evolution models; therefore these models are not TOP SAFETY PICKs.
- Good rear crash protection rating and TOP SAFETY PICK designation do not apply to Impreza WRX models.
Additional information:
How tests are conducted and how the Institute
determines ratings
Frontal technical
measurements for
small cars
Side impact technical measurements for
small cars
