Overall crashworthiness evaluations, current models

SMALL 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

Subaru Impreza 2008 models with standard side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC optional
Scion xB 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Honda Civic 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear2	ESC optional
Mitsubishi Lancer 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC optional
Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Nissan Versa 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC not available
Toyota Prius 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side3	Rear	ESC optional
Chevrolet Cobalt 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side3	Rear	ESC optional
Scion xD 2008 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC optional
Dodge Caliber 2008 models with standard but without additional optional side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC optional
Kia Spectra 2008 models (mfg. after Aug. 2007) with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC not available
Volkswagen New Beetle 2009 models with standard side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC standard
Mazda 3 2008 models without optional side airbags	Front	Side	Rear	ESC optional
Ford Focus 2009 models	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC optional
Hyundai Elantra 2008 models	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC optional
Toyota Corolla 2009 models	Front1	Side	Rear	ESC optional

Notes:

This rating is assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by the manufacturer as part of frontal crash test verification.
Good rear crash protection rating does not apply to Si models
Earlier model tested had optional side airbags; side airbags standard in current models (except Chevrolet Cobalt models sold to fleets).

Additional information:
Frontal technical measurements for small cars
Side impact technical measurements for small cars