ANCAP crash test results

Peugeot 206 | 2000 -

Important note: European NCAP testing procedures are substantially the same as ANCAP testing procedures. However, the European NCAP results are used as a guide only, as the structure and equipment of the European model may differ materially from that of the Australian or New Zealand vehicle of the same name. Also if different safety equipment is fitted, the Australian or New Zealand vehicle of the same name is likely to provide different levels of protection to those noted below.

Overall evaluation:

The PEUGEOT 206 performed reasonably well in the offset crash test (score 10.51 out of 16). Head protection was good but there was a moderate risk of serious chest injury for the passenger and moderate risk of serious leg injury for both the driver and passenger.

The vehicle performed better in the side impact crash (score 14.41 out of 16). However, the driver's head movement was excessive.

Safety features

Dual airbags are standard equipment on the XT and GTi variants. A driver's airbag is standard on the XR.

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. These reduce slack in the event of a crash.

Restraints:

Offset crash test

The airbag effectively cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. The knee impact area had hard areas which would give higher loads than those experienced in the test if knees impacted directly onto them. There was some padding which will help to spread the loads, although this was not sufficient to avoid penalties for the upper leg score.

Side impact crash test (no front passenger)
The dummy's head contacted the front edge of the centre pillar as well as the bottom edge of the window. Although this did not have sufficient force to cause serious injury the large movement of the head is a cause for concern. The abdomen had some loading from the armrest and the pelvis was contacted by a foam block in the door trim.

Structure

Offset crash test

The passenger compartment held its shape very well in the offset crash test. However, the brake pedal moved rearwards by 15cm. The width of the driver's doorway shortened by 4cm. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash both doors could be easily opened.

Side impact crash test

The centre pillar and the side doors were pushed inwards moderately.

Pedestrian rating: (31.4%)