ANCAP crash test results

Honda Accord Euro | 2008 on

Front+sideairbags

Occupant protection score: 34.89 out of 37

Important note: The right-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 Honda Accord Euro was introduced in Australia during 2008.

Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to all 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. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

Occupant protection:

The Accord Euro scored 14.48 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the passenger and a slight risk of serious lower leg injury for the driver and passenger.

The vehicle scored 15.41 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the optional pole test.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.45 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.02 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 41 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 20mm forward, 13 mm upward and 7 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 16 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 3.79 pts, abdomen 3.63 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags. 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		400	366	60
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		47.4	49.7	25.3
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.45	0.34	-
- Tension (kN)		1.85	0.92	-
- Extension (Nm)		15.8	12.7	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)				-
Compression (mm)		20.59	25.82	19.74
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.08	0.18	0.09
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	1.140
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	2.580
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.31	0.51
	Right	0.33	0.78
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.00	3.70
	Right	0.40	3.70
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	3.14	1.69
	Right	1.85	2.25
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.56/0.62	0.28/0.34
	Right	0.41/0.46	0.33/0.42

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2 pts

Seat belt reminders: 3 (see table below for details)

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	No deduction
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score		Score 4 points

Note: Steering column and pedal movements are measured relative to the driver's seat.

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest

Backplate load

0.213pt 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	X
Seat belt pretensioners (Front/Rear outboard)	S/X
Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distribution / Brake Assist	S/S/S
Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA)	S#
3 point centre rear seat belt	S
Active head restraints - front seats	S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver	S
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger	S
Rear seat belt status indicator	S

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
# = ESC required by ANCAP for 5 star rating from 2008.

Pedestrian protection rating:

The bumper scored maximum points for the protection offered to pedestrians' legs. Most of the zones tested in the area of the bonnet where a child's head might strike also scored maximum points. However, the front edge of the bonnet was rated as poor.

Child head impacts	8.79
Adult head impacts	4.50
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	6
Total (out of 36)	19.29

 

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