ANCAP crash test results

Fiat 500 without Esc | 2008 on

Front and side and head airbags

Occupant protection score: 32.49 out of 37

Important note: The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Fiat 500 was introduced in Australia during 2008. It is due is New Zealand later in 2008.

Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) are also standard. Electronic stability control (ESC) is not available on the 1.2 Pop but is standard other other variants. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.

The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash.

Occupant protection:

The Fiat 500 scored 15.11 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest and leg injury for both the driver and passenger.

The vehicle scored 15.80 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver. A further two points in the optional pole test. An ANCAP 5 star rating applies to Fiat 500s fitted with ESC. Without ESC, the vehicle is limited to an overall score of 32.49 and 4 stars.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.82 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.29 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The clutch pedal moved rearwards by 30 mm and downwards 5mm. The steering wheel hub moved 3mm forward, 17 mm upward and 1 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 7 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. There were no knee hazards. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 3.8 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.

Injury measurements

Body region		Offset crash test at 64 km/h (v4.1)		Side impact crash test at 50 km/h (v4.1)
		Driver	Passenger	Driver
Head HIC		563	357	64
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		58.7	44.6	40.7
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.67	0.28	-
- Tension (kN)		1.72	0.67	-
- Extension (Nm)		18.9	18.4	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)				-
Compression (mm)		23.27	22.43	19.97
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.08	0.10	0.12
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.750
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	2.310
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.52	0.28
	Right	0.59	0.30
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.60	0.50
	Right	2.60	0.30
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	3.07	2.24
	Right	2.36	1.27
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.47/0.52	0.35/0.22
	Right	0.43/0.39	0.35/0.42

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2 pts

Seat belt reminders: 2 (see table below for details)

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg		No deduction
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score		Score 4 points

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest

T12 load

0.2 pt deduction

Safety features

These specifications are subject to change. Please check with manufacturer for the latest specifications.

Driver airbag	S
Passenger front airbag	S
Side airbags, front seats - chest protection	S
Side airbags, front seats - head protection	S
Side airbags, rear seats - head protection	S
Driver knee airbag	S
Seat belt pretensioners (front/rear)	S/X
Antilock (ABS) brakes / electronic brake distribution / brake assist	S/S/X
Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA)	V# (NZ O)
3 point centre rear seat belt	-
Active head restraints - front seats	X
Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver	S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger	S
Rear seat belt status indicator	X

# ESC required by ANCAP for 5 star rating from 2008

Key:
S = standard on all variants
O = optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants
V = not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants
X = not available on any variant

Pedestrian protection rating:

Child head impacts	4.76
Adult head impacts	3.25
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	5.57
Total (out of 36)	13.58

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Page created: 28 March 2008