Applies to 2009-16 models
Overall evaluation |
G
|
Structure and safety cage |
G
|
Driver injury measures |
Head/neck |
G
|
Torso |
A
|
Pelvis/leg |
G
|
Head protection |
G
|
Rear passenger injury measures |
Head/neck |
G
|
Torso |
G
|
Pelvis/leg |
G
|
Head protection |
G
|
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The Audi A4 was redesigned for the 2009 model year. The side impact crash test ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the A4, known as the A4 Avant, also redesigned for 2009.
Injury measures
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
Passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection
Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Tested vehicle specifications
Tested vehicle |
2009 Audi A4 2.0T quattro 4-door 4wd |
Weight |
3,675 lbs. |
Side airbags |
standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags |
Wheelbase |
111 in. |
Length |
185 in. |
Width |
72 in. |
Engine |
2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder |
EPA ratings |
21 mpg city / 27 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Test ID |
CES0843 |
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. |
-13.0 |
Driver injury measures
Test ID |
CES0843 |
Head HIC-15 |
234 |
Neck |
Tension (kN) |
1.2 |
Compression (kN) |
0.0 |
Shoulder |
Lateral deflection (mm) |
39 |
Lateral force (kN) |
1.5 |
Torso |
Maximum deflection (mm) |
46 |
Average deflection (mm) |
37 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
3.58 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
0.89 |
Pelvis |
Iliac force (kN) |
2.9 |
Acetabulum force (kN) |
1.7 |
Combined force (kN) |
4.4 |
Left femur |
L-M force (kN) |
0.5 |
L-M moment (Nm) |
150 |
A-P moment (Nm) |
42 |
Passenger injury measures
Test ID |
CES0843 |
Head HIC-15 |
114 |
Neck |
Tension (kN) |
0.3 |
Compression (kN) |
0.4 |
Shoulder |
Lateral deflection (mm) |
24 |
Lateral force (kN) |
1.1 |
Torso |
Maximum deflection (mm) |
24 |
Average deflection (mm) |
21 |
Maximum deflection rate (m/s) |
1.66 |
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) |
0.21 |
Pelvis |
Iliac force (kN) |
0.1 |
Acetabulum force (kN) |
2.6 |
Combined force (kN) |
2.6 |
Left femur |
L-M force (kN) |
1.2 |
L-M moment (Nm) |
163 |
A-P moment (Nm) |
-58 |