ANCAP crash test results

VW Eos | 2007 on

Front+side+head airbags

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.

Occupant protection score: 31.35 out of 37

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Volkswagen Eos was introduced in New Zealand in January 2007.

Dual front airbags, side airbags with chest and head protection 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 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. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash.

Occupant protection:

The VW Eos scored 12.35 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious leg injury was marginal for the driver.

The vehicle scored 16 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 3.72 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 2.62 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 68 mm and upwards 57 mm. The steering wheel hub moved rearwards 10 mm, upwards 25 mm and sideways 54mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 2 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash high manual effort was required to open the driver's door.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column components were a potential source of injury for the driver's knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag. All passenger injury values were good.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 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. A door opened during the crash and so the vehicle earned 1 out of 2 available 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		270	313	57
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		38.4	44.2	31.6
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.24	0.61	-
- Tension (kN)		1.00	0.68	-
- Extension (Nm)		21.1	14.1	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		-	-	-
Compression (mm)		23.93	21.98	13.43
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.09	0.06	0.05
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.470
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	1.280
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	0.34	0.49
	Right	0.34	0.45
Knee displ (mm)	Left	0.00	0.40
	Right	0.00	0.00
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	2.84	1.72
	Right	3.35	1.98
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.56/0.58	0.23/0.23
	Right	0.71/0.49	0.35/0.18

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 1 pt

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

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	2 pt deduction Left & Right
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score		Score 4 points

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest		No deduction
Pole test	Door opened	1 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	X
Driver knee airbag	X
Front seat belt pretensioners	S
Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distribution	S/S
Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA)	S
3 point centre rear seat belt	S
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

* Initial stocks had the seat belt reminders disabled but these are being rectified during normal servce.

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	5.93
Adult head impacts	2
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	5.41
Total (out of 36)	13.34

 

 

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Page created: 13 June 2007