Overall crashworthiness evaluations, current models

MIDSIZE MODERATELY PRICED CARS

See earlier model ratings in this vehicle class
How tests are conducted and how the Institute determines ratings
Important: 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.
Click on front, side, or rear for test details. Vehicles are listed in order of performance in crash tests.
Electronic stability control availability — click on "ESC" for trade names of this feature.

Legend for vehicle ratings: =Good =Acceptable =Marginal =Poor

Volkswagen Passat 2009 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Honda Accord 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Subaru Legacy 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Audi A3 2009 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Volkswagen Jetta 2009 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Ford Fusion Mercury Milan 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear Ford Mercury	ESC optional
Dodge Avenger Chrysler Sebring 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear Dodge Chrysler	ESC optional
Nissan Altima 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front2	Side	Rear	ESC optional
Toyota Camry 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC optional
Chevrolet Malibu 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Saturn AURA 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Mitsubishi Galant 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC not available
Volvo S40 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Kia Optima 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC optional
Hyundai Sonata 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Pontiac G6 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side3	Rear	ESC optional
Mazda 6 2009 models	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Nissan Maxima 2009 models	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC standard

Notes:

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:
Frontal technical measurements for midsize moderately priced cars
Side impact technical measurements for midsize moderately priced cars