20 Safest Cars of 2015

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11. Volkswagen Jetta 4-Door Sedan

The Volkswagen Jetta 4-Door Sedan scored “good” in all areas, and “advanced” in the front crash prevention test, according to the IIHS. The 2-Door Jetta received different scores due to the structure being different than the 4-Door. With the optional autonomous emergency braking and optional forward collision warning installed, the Volkswagen Jetta reduced speed by 9 mph in the 12 mph test, and failed to reduce impact speed in the 25 mph test. The Volkswagen Jetta scored “good” in the roof test, with the vehicle withstanding 5.35 times its own weight before crushing 5 inches. The vehicle scored an average of “good” in the small front overlap test, with the restraints and dummy kinetics area being given a score of “acceptable”. This is due to the dummy’s head barely contacting the airbag before sliding off the left side, leaving the head vulnerable to the forward structure. The seat belt also allowed excessive forward movement of the dummy’s head and torso.