ANCAP crash test results

VW Passat (LHD) | 2006 -

Front+side & head airbags

Occupant protection score: 33.99 out of 37

Important note:The diesel 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 Volkswagen Passat was introduced in New Zealand in November 2005.

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 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. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point seat belt.

Occupant protection:

The Passat scored 13.99 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious leg injury for the driver and a slight risk of serious chest and leg injury for the passenger.

The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. A further 2 points were scored in the optional pole test.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.97 pts, upper legs 3 pts, lower legs 3.02 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 22 mm and downwards 5mm. The steering wheel hub moved forwards 31mm, downwards 4mm and sideways 5 mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 6 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.

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 and the vehicle earned a further two points.

Injury measurements

Refer to the information sheet "How the test are done"	Offset crash test at 64km/h (v4.1)		Side impact crash test at 50km/h (v4.1)
	Driver	Passn	Driver
Head HIC	333	265	45
Acceleration (g for 3ms)	42.4	38.9	20.2
Neck - Shear (kN)	0.34	0.57	-
- Tension (kN)	1.00	0.61	-
- Extension (Nm)	18.3	20.2	-
Chest Accin (g for 3ms)			-
Compression (mm)	20.29	22.20	19.60
Viscous criterion (m/s)	0.07	0.06	0.28
Abdomen - Force (kN)	-	-	0.780
Pelvis - Force (kN)	-	-	0.010
Upper legs - Force    Left	0.35	0.20
(kN)      Right	0.81	0.42
Knee displ (mm)       Left	0.00	0.00
Right	0.00	0.00
Lower legs - Force    Left	2.15	2.14
(kN)      Right	3.15	1.59
Index (Upper/Low)    Left	0.54/0.27	0.52/0.27
Right	0.62/0.58	0.39/0.22

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: 2 pts
Seat belt reminders: 2pts

Modifiers - offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable contact	1 pt deduction L & R
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score		Score 4 points

Modifiers - side impact test scores

Chest - No deduction

Pedestrian protection rating (v4.1):

Child head impacts	7.46
Adult head impacts	3.06
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	6
Total (out of 36)	16.52

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Last updated: 15 June 2007
Page created: 22 November 2006