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


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

Notes:

  1. This rating is assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by the manufacturer as part of frontal crash test verification.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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