Small overlap front
The small overlap front evaluation consists of a driver-side and a passenger-side component. If the results of the two evaluations differ, then the combined small overlap rating is equal to the lower rating.
Driver-side
- Rating applies to 2018-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SE with Technology 4-door 4wd
The Volkswagen Atlas was introduced in the 2018 model year. The ratings also apply to the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, introduced in the 2020 model year. The Cross Sport is derived from the Atlas, but it has only two rows of seats instead of three.
Overall driver-side evaluation | |
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Structure and safety cage | |
Driver injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Chest | |
Hip/thigh | |
Lower leg/foot | |
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.
The driver's space was maintained well, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID | CEN1717 |
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Lower occupant compartment | |
Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 8 |
Footrest (cm) | 8 |
Left toepan (cm) | 6 |
Brake pedal (cm) | 4 |
Parking brake (cm) | |
Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 2 |
Upper occupant compartment | |
Steering column | 0 |
Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 4 |
Upper dash (cm) | 6 |
Lower instrument panel (cm) | 7 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID | CEN1717 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 | 516 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 2.0 |
Extension bending moment (Nm) | 9 |
Maximum Nij | 0.35 |
Chest maximum compression (mm) | 23 |
Femur (kN) | |
Left | 3.1 |
Right | 0.0 |
Knee displacement (mm) | |
Left | 8 |
Right | 0 |
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
Left | 1 |
Right | 0 |
Maximum tibia index | |
Left | 0.46 |
Right | 0.50 |
Tibia axial force (kN) | |
Left | 2.1 |
Right | 0.7 |
Foot acceleration (g) | |
Left | 77 |
Right | 115 |
Passenger-side
- Rating applies to 2018-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas S 4-door 4wd
The Volkswagen Atlas was introduced in the 2018 model year. The ratings also apply to the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, introduced in the 2020 model year. The Cross Sport is derived from the Atlas, but it has only two rows of seats instead of three.
Overall passenger-side evaluation | |
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Structure and safety cage | |
Passenger injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Chest | |
Hip/thigh | |
Lower leg/foot | |
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Driver injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Chest | |
Hip/thigh | |
Lower leg/foot | |
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the passenger-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame and dashboard after the crash test indicates that the passenger’s survival space was maintained well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the passenger dummy’s head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.
The passenger’s space was maintained well, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
Test ID | CEP1814 |
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Lower occupant compartment | |
Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 9 |
Footrest (cm) | 14 |
Right toepan (cm) | 11 |
Center toepan (cm) | 7 |
Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 4 |
Upper occupant compartment | |
Center dash (cm) | 3 |
Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 6 |
Upper dash (cm) | 6 |
Right lower dash (cm) | 7 |
Passenger injury measures
Test ID | CEP1814 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 | 397 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 1.4 |
Extension bending moment (Nm) | 15 |
Maximum Nij | 0.26 |
Chest maximum compression (mm) | 19 |
Femur (kN) | |
Left | 0.9 |
Right | 4.1 |
Knee displacement (mm) | |
Left | 7 |
Right | 3 |
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
Left | 0 |
Right | 2 |
Maximum tibia index | |
Left | 0.60 |
Right | 0.78 |
Tibia axial force (kN) | |
Left | 3.4 |
Right | 2.7 |
Foot acceleration (g) | |
Left | 105 |
Right | 43 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID | CEP1814 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 | 205 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 0.7 |
Extension bending moment (Nm) | 14 |
Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
Chest maximum compression (mm) | 29 |
Femur (kN) | |
Left | 0.1 |
Right | 0.1 |
Knee displacement (mm) | |
Left | 0 |
Right | 0 |
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
Left | 0 |
Right | 0 |
Maximum tibia index | |
Left | 0.29 |
Right | 0.47 |
Tibia axial force (kN) | |
Left | 1.3 |
Right | 0.4 |
Foot acceleration (g) | |
Left | 46 |
Right | 65 |
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2018-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SE 4-door 4wd
The Volkswagen Atlas was introduced in the 2018 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Volkswagen.The ratings also apply to the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, introduced in the 2020 model year. The Cross Sport is derived from the Atlas, but it has only two rows of seats instead of three.
Overall evaluation | |
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Structure and safety cage | |
Driver injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Chest | |
Leg/foot, left | |
Leg/foot, right | |
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID | VTF1710 |
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Footwell intrusion | |
Footrest (cm) | 8 |
Left (cm) | 10 |
Center (cm) | 9 |
Right (cm) | 8 |
Brake pedal (cm) | 6 |
Instrument panel rearward movement | |
Left (cm) | 1 |
Right (cm) | 0 |
Steering column movement | |
Upward (cm) | 2 |
Rearward (cm) | -5 |
A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID | VTF1710 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 | 243 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 1.5 |
Extension bending moment (Nm) | 9 |
Maximum Nij | 0.27 |
Chest maximum compression (mm) | 30 |
Legs | |
Femur force - left (kN) | 2.1 |
Femur force - right (kN) | 1.3 |
Knee displacement - left (mm) | 0 |
Knee displacement - right (mm) | 1 |
Maximum tibia index - left | 0.48 |
Maximum tibia index - right | 0.74 |
Tibia axial force - left (kN) | 2.6 |
Tibia axial force - right (kN) | 2.2 |
Foot acceleration (g) | |
Left | 95 |
Right | 88 |
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Rating applies to 2022-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2022 Volkswagen Atlas SEL R-line 4-door 4wd
The Volkswagen Atlas was introduced in the 2018 model year.
Overall evaluation | |
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Structure and safety cage | |
Driver injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Chest | |
Thigh/hip | |
Leg/foot | |
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Rear passenger injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Chest | |
Thigh | |
Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
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View of the vehicle after the crash showing the airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
Forces on the driver dummy's lower right leg were high enough to indicate the likelihood of injuries.
The rear passenger dummy's head came close to contacting the front seatback, which increases the risk of head injuries.
Rear passenger dummy injury values indicate a moderate risk of injury to the head or neck and chest. During the crash, the shoulder belt remained in an ideal position on the dummy’s chest.
The rear passenger dummy's lap belt remained in the ideal position on the pelvis.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID | CEF2201 |
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Footwell intrusion | |
Footrest (cm) | 5 |
Left (cm) | 7 |
Center (cm) | 9 |
Right (cm) | 6 |
Brake pedal (cm) | 2 |
Instrument panel rearward movement | |
Left (cm) | 1 |
Right (cm) | 0 |
Steering column movement | |
Upward (cm) | -2 |
Rearward (cm) | -5 |
A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID | CEF2201 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 | 245 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 1.6 |
Extension bending moment (Nm) | 8 |
Maximum Nij | 0.24 |
Chest maximum compression (mm) | 31 |
Femur (kN) | |
Left | 0.1 |
Right | 0.2 |
Knee displacement (mm) | |
Left | 0 |
Right | 1 |
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
Left | 0 |
Right | 0 |
Maximum tibia index | |
Left | 0.30 |
Right | 1.17 |
Tibia axial force (kN) | |
Left | 1.5 |
Right | 2.3 |
Foot acceleration (g) | |
Left | 71 |
Right | no data |
Rear passenger injury measures
Test ID | CEF2201 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion |
no contact
|
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 2.4 |
Compression (kN) | 0.4 |
Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion |
no contact
|
Chest | |
Chest index | 40 |
Shoulder belt tension (kN) | 6.2 |
Thigh (kN) | |
Left femur compression | 0.1 |
Right femur compression | 0.2 |
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2018-24 models
Tested vehicle: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas SE 4-door 4wd
The Volkswagen Atlas was introduced in the 2018 model year. The ratings also apply to the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, introduced in the 2020 model year. The Cross Sport is derived from the Atlas, but it has only two rows of seats instead of three.
Overall evaluation | |
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Structure and safety cage | |
Driver injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Torso | |
Pelvis | |
Driver head protection | |
Rear passenger injury measures | |
Head/neck | |
Torso | |
Pelvis | |
Rear passenger head protection |
View of the vehicle 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.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID | CES2201 |
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B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -29.5 |
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. |
Driver injury measures
Test ID | CES2201 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 | 42 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 0.7 |
Compression (kN) | 0.5 |
Shoulder | |
Lateral deflection (mm) | 21 |
Lateral force (kN) | 1.1 |
Torso | |
Maximum deflection (mm) | 28 |
Average deflection (mm) | 22 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 2.01 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.26 |
Pelvis | |
Combined force (kN) | 5.4 |
Passenger injury measures
Test ID | CES2201 |
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Head | |
HIC-15 | 163 |
Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
Neck | |
Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
Compression (kN) | 0.6 |
Shoulder | |
Lateral deflection (mm) | 11 |
Lateral force (kN) | 0.8 |
Torso | |
Maximum deflection (mm) | 39 |
Average deflection (mm) | 26 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 4.29 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.53 |
Pelvis | |
Combined force (kN) | 3.8 |
Headlights
Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.
Trim level(s)
- SEL trim
- SEL Premium trim
Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
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High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
High-beam assist? | Yes |
Overall rating | |
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the sharp left and both right curves and inadequate on the gradual left curve.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve and fair on the sharp right and both left curves.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves.
Trim level(s) |
|
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Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
High-beam headlight type | LED projector |
Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
High-beam assist? | Yes |
Overall rating Applies to 2024 models |
LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
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Straightaway right edge | 97.6 m | None |
Straightaway left edge | 56.7 m | None |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 76.6 m | None |
250m radius left curve, right edge | 50.2 m | None |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 64.8 m | None |
150m radius left curve, left edge | 58.9 m | None |
HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
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Straightaway right edge | 160.1 m |
Straightaway left edge | 181.5 m |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 82.1 m |
250m radius left curve, left edge | 73.4 m |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 64.4 m |
150m radius left curve, left edge | 59.7 m |
Trim level(s)
- SE trim
- SE trim equipped with Technology package
Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
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High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
High-beam assist? | No |
Overall rating | |
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the sharp left and both right curves and fair on the gradual left curve.
The low beams created some glare.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.
Trim level(s) |
|
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Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
Curve-adaptive? | Yes |
High-beam assist? | No |
Overall rating Applies to 2024 models |
LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
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Straightaway right edge | 97.1 m | None |
Straightaway left edge | 56.8 m | None |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 88.1 m | None |
250m radius left curve, left edge | 57.0 m | 0.8% |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 78.1 m | None |
150m radius left curve, left edge | 59.6 m | 5.1% |
HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
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Straightaway right edge | 148.8 m |
Straightaway left edge | 166.1 m |
250m radius right curve, right edge | 88.8 m |
250m radius left curve, left edge | 86.6 m |
150m radius right curve, right edge | 77.4 m |
150m radius left curve, left edge | 68.5 m |
Front crash prevention: pedestrian
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2018-24 models
Overall evaluation | |
Vehicle trim | SE w/ Technology |
Seat type | leatherette |
This vehicle has 3 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.
It has 2 additional seating positions with a tether anchor only.
Overall evaluation | |
Vehicle trim | SE w/ Technology |
Seat type | leatherette |
G | Good |
A | Acceptable |
M | Marginal |
P | Poor |
Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. | |
thether anchor symbol | Tether anchor |
lower anchor symbol | Lower anchors |
Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) | |
No hardware available |
Details by seating position
1 | |
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Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
too deep in seat | |
too much force needed to attach | |
easy to maneuver around anchors | |
2 | |
Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
too deep in seat | |
not too much force needed to attach | |
easy to maneuver around anchors | |
3 | |
Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
too deep in seat | |
too much force needed to attach | |
easy to maneuver around anchors | |
4 | |
Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
none available | |
6 | |
Tether anchor | |
easy-to-find location | |
other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
Lower anchors | |
none available |
Seat position 21
Lower anchor A | |
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Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 4-6 |
Force (lbs) | could not measure |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 72 |
Lower anchor B | |
Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 4-6 |
Force (lbs) | could not measure |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 81 |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Middle seatback |
Confusing hardware present | Yes |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
Yes |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 22
Lower anchor A | |
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Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
Force (lbs) | 36 |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 81 |
Lower anchor B | |
Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
Force (lbs) | 6 |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 70 |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Middle seatback |
Confusing hardware present | No |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
Yes |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 23
Lower anchor A | |
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Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
Force (lbs) | 25 |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 69 |
Lower anchor B | |
Open access rated | No |
Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
Force (lbs) | could not measure |
Clearance angle (degrees) | 71 |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Middle seatback |
Confusing hardware present | Yes |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
Yes |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 31
Lower anchor A | |
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No lower latch for this seat position | |
Lower anchor B | |
No lower latch for this seat position | |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Middle seatback |
Confusing hardware present | Yes |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 33
Lower anchor A | |
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No lower latch for this seat position | |
Lower anchor B | |
No lower latch for this seat position | |
Tether anchor | |
Location | Middle seatback |
Confusing hardware present | Yes |
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
Yes |
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |