EuroNCAP crash test: The results from 2019

The identically built group brothers Seat Alhambra and VW Sharan only achieved a four-star rating in the crash test. 34 points and 89 percent were noted for occupant protection. The testers attested a badly rated protective effect for rear seat passengers in a frontal collision. In the event of a rear impact, there were also deductions for the protective effect of the rear seat passengers. Child safety was rated 38.4 points and 78 percent. However, big children in the back seat are only slightly protected in a frontal impact. In the criterion of unprotected road users, 28.7 points and 59 percent were awarded. The lower edge of the windshield is too hard. 8.2 points and 62 percent were given for the safety equipment.

Ford Mondeo impresses

The Ford Mondeo secured a five-star rating in the crash test. In terms of occupant protection, 36.8 points and 96 percent were noted. Child safety was included in the rating with 43 points and 87 percent. The Mondeo achieved 34 points and 70 percent in the criterion of unprotected road users. The bonnet edge and the A-pillars are too hard. 9.6 points and 73 percent are given for the safety equipment.

Peugeot 2008 - only with options to 5 stars

EuroNCAP put the Peugeot 2008 into the crash test in two versions - with and without the optional safety package. Only with this additional equipment can the 2008 achieve five stars, without it it is only enough for four. When it comes to occupant protection, the Frenchman scored 35.4 points and 93 percent, sometimes 34.7 points and 91 percent. TheThe difference arises from an improved emergency brake assistant. There was general criticism for insufficient protection in the upper body area in a frontal impact across the full width for all passengers. There was a uniform 84 percent and 41.4 points for child safety. In the case of unprotected road users, too, the emergency brake assistant marks the difference of 35.2 points and 73 percent to 29.9 points and 62 percent. The same applies to the safety equipment, where 9.6 points and 73 percent stand opposite 8.9 points and 68 percent.

5 stars for the Renault Captur

EuroNCAP noted a five-star rating for the Renault Captur. The French got 36.8 points and a 96 percent rating for occupant safety. Child safety is included in the rating with 41 points and 83 percent. In the criterion of unprotected road users, the Captur collects 36.1 points and 75 percent - the bonnet edge and the A-pillars are too hard. 9.6 points and 74 percent come from the safety equipment.

Audi Q7 - 5 stars, but not sovereign

With the Q7, Audi gets a five-star rating in the crash test. The occupant protection achieved 35.2 points and 92 percent. In the frontal impact crash scenarios, the SUV is attested in many points only to have a low level of protection for the driver, front passenger and rear passengers. 86 percent and 42.5 points are on the list for the child safety criterion. In terms of unprotected road users, the Q7 scored 34.3 points and 71 percent. There was criticism for the too hard edge of the hood. The safety equipment was rated with 9.5 points and 72 percent.

Ford Kuga with 5 starsand weaknesses

The new Ford SUV Kuga achieved a five-star rating in the EuroNCAP crash test. For occupant protection, 35.2 points and 92 percent were noted. In some cases, however, the Kuga was only certified as having a low level of protection for the driver in frontal crash scenarios. The Ford achieved child safety with 42.6 points and 86 percent. The unprotected road users got 39.6 points and 82 percent. 9.5 points and 73 percent are in the notebook for safety equipment.

Skoda Octavia gets 5 stars

The new Octavia secured a five-star rating in the current crash test. 35.3 points lead to a 92 percent rating for occupant protection. There were deductions for sometimes only minor protective effects in the side pole crash and in the frontal crash for the backbenchers. Child safety was rated 43.2 points and 88 percent. In the criterion of unprotected road users, the Czech scored 35.5 points and 73 percent. There were 10.3 points and 79 percent for the safety equipment.

Porsche Taycan with slight weaknesses

The electric sports car was able to secure a five-star rating in the crash test. 32.2 points and 85 percent were noted for occupant protection. There was criticism for the low level of protection against cervical vertebrae injuries in all seats in the event of a rear impact as well as the low level of protection in the upper body area of ​​rear passengers in the event of a front impact. 41 points and 83 percent were given for child safety, 33.8 points and 70 percent for unprotected road users. Here the too hard lower edge of the windshield was criticized. The safety equipment was rated 9.5 points and 73 percent.

Subaru Forester largely sovereign

The Subaru Forester secured five stars in the crash test. For the Japanese, 37.1 points and 97 percent were noted for occupant protection. There was only criticism for the low protective effect in the upper body area for the backbenchers in a frontal crash. There are 45 points and a 91 percent rating in the child safety criterion, 38.5 points and 80 percent in the subject of unprotected road users. The safety equipment was rated 10.2 points and 78 percent.

Tesla Model X shines

The Tesla SUV got a five-star rating in the crash test - convincingly. In terms of occupant safety, the electric car got 37.5 points and a 98 percent rating. In the child safety criterion, 39.9 points and 81 percent were noted for the Tesla. In terms of unprotected road users, the Tesla scored 35 points and 72 percent - the bonnet edge and the A-pillars are too hard. In terms of safety systems, the Model X got 12.3 points and 94 percent.

Mazda CX-30 close to the optimum

The new Mazda CX-30 impressed across the board in the crash test, securing a five-star rating. When it comes to occupant protection, the Japanese secured 37.6 points and thus a 99 percent rating. The Mazda was able to get a full 42.2 points and 86 percent for child safety. The CX-30 also convinces in the criterion of unprotected road users with 38.7 points and an 80 percent rating. The safety equipment received 10 points and 77 percent.

Opel Corsa achieved four stars

The new Opel Corsa only got a four-star rating in the crash test. Above all, there was criticism for the poor protective effect in the event of a rear impact. When it comes to occupant protection, the little Opel achieved 31.9 points and 84 percent. In the child safety criterion, the Opel scores 42.5 points and 86 percent. 32.1 points and 66 percent were noted for pedestrian protection. The safety equipment was rated with 9.0 points and 69 percent.

Mercedes GLB gets five stars

Also the Mercedes-SUV-GLBgot a five-star rating in the EuroNCAP crash test. For occupant protection, 35.2 points and 92 percent were achieved. There was slight criticism for an increased risk of injury in the upper body area in a side pole crash. Child safety was rated 43.4 points and 88 percent. In terms of pedestrian protection, the bonnet edge was criticized and the criterion was rated 37.5 points and 78 percent. In terms of safety equipment, the GLB achieved 9.7 points and a 74 percent rating.

Ford Explorer with small weaknesses

The Ford Explorer secured five stars in the crash test, but had slight weaknesses in terms of occupant protection in the event of a frontal impact and a side pole crash. Nevertheless, there were 33.2 points and an 87 percent rating. In the child safety criterion, he secured a large SUV 42.2 points and 86 percent. A bonnet edge that is too hard provides 29.4 points and 61 percent for pedestrian protection. The safety equipment was rated with ten points and 76 percent.

BMW 3 Series impresses

When it comes to occupant safety, the new 3 Series gets 37.1 points and thus a 97 percent rating. He convinced in all criteria and showed no nakedness. The result for child safety was 42.8 points and 87 percent. In the criterion of unprotected road users, the 3 Series scored 42 points and 87 percent, the safety equipment was rated 10 points and 76 percent.

BMW 1 Series with good results

The new BMW 1 Series also secured a five-star rating. When it comes to occupant protection, he gets 31.8 points and an 83 percent rating. However, the detailed results are not as good as with the big brother. In a frontal crash across the full width, the protective effect in the upper body area for the rear passengers is weak. Even in the event of a rear impact, the testers attested only a low level of protection in the cervical area for the front passengers. When it comes to child safety, the 1er gets 43 points and 87 percent. In the criterion of unprotected road users, the 1 series scored 36.5 points and 76 percent, the safety equipment was rated 9.5 points and 72 percent.

Peugeot 208 gets four stars

The new little Frenchman gets 34.7 points and a 91 percent rating for occupant protection. There was criticism for the low level of protection in the upper body area for the driver in a frontal crash across the full width and in a side pole crash. The safety for rear passengers in the event of a rear impact was rated as poor. The 208 lacks a third headrest on the back seat. There were 42.5 points and 86 percent for child safety. Only 26.9 points and 56 percent were given on the subject of unprotected road users - the windshield frame is too hard. The 208 achieved the safety equipment criterion with 9.2 points and 71 percent.

Four stars for the Jeep Cherokee

The Jeep Cherokee scores 30.7 points and 80 percent for occupant safety. There were deductions for a low protective effect on all seats in the rear impact, as well as in the upper body area in the side pole crash. The testers gave zero points for an inadequately functioning emergency brake assistant. Child safety in the Jeep was rated 38.3 points and 78 percent, in the criterion unprotected road users 27.2 points and 56 percent were noted and the Cherokee got 9.1 points and 69 percent for safety equipment.

Audi A1 shows how it's done

The Audi A1 won the full number of stars in the EuroNCAP crash test. A 1,105 kilogram A1 Sportback from 2019 was tested. The Audi won 95 percent in the adult occupant category. Child safety was rated at 85 percent, unprotected road users at 73 percent and safety support at 80 percent.

Small deductions were made for marginal damage to the upper body of rear passengers in a head-on collision. Otherwise, the A1 offers good knee and thigh protection in the event of a head-on collision. The Audi was also able to convince in tests with regard to an expected whiplash injury. The head restraints provide good protection in the event of a rear-end collision, both on the driver and front passenger seats and in the rear. The Audi Pre Sense front system, which triggers autonomous emergency braking, was highlighted.

BMW Z4 clears all the stars

The tested BMW Z4 sDrive 30i from 2019 achieved 97 percent for adult occupant protection Children 87 percent and when protecting unprotected road users such as pedestrians 91 percent. The safety support comes to 76 percent.

In the head-on collision, the convertible was stable. Both knees and thighs enjoy a high level of protection in the BMW Z4 in any collision. The same applies to the neck area, which reduces the risk of whiplash injuries. The autonomous emergency braking system also presented itself functionally at city pace.

Second Ford Focus

The Ford Focus, which was tested in 2018 and now has minor updates, also achieved five stars in the EuroNCAP crash test. His results: 96 percent for adult occupants, 87 percent for children, 72 percent for unprotected road users and the safety support comes to 75 percent Knees and thighs are happy. All critical areas of the body are well protected in the event of a side or frontal impact. Thanks to slight changes to the headrests, the driver and front passenger as well as rear passengers are better protected from whiplash in the event of a rear impact.

Mercedes-Benz CLA brings all five

With particularly high values, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 180 AMG Line has brought all five stars to Stuttgart. The 1,395-kilogram four-door model from 2019 impresses in three disciplines with over 90 percent (adult occupants 96 percent, children 91 percent,unprotected road users 91 percent). The safety support comes to 75 percent.

The passenger compartment of the CLA remained stable in the frontal collision test. The dummy values ​​showed good knee protection. The thighbones of both the driver and passenger are also well protected. The side impact test showed good protection values ​​for the entire body. Points were deducted for the fact that the rear door on the impact side of the vehicle opened.

Mercedes-Benz EQC is rewarded with five stars

The 2,495 kilogram Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4Matic electric car in the AMG Line achieved 96 percent in the area of ​​protection for adult occupants. The five-star rating in the EuroNCAP crash test rounds off the 90 percent for child protection, 75 percent for unprotected road users and 75 percent for safety support.

The stable passenger compartment of the Mercedes-Benz EQC offers good knee and Thigh protection for both the driver and the passenger. All critical body regions are well protected. Only in the rear does the protection of the chest in the event of a frontal collision turn out to be somewhat less across the entire width. The electric SUV offers good protection for both cyclists (5.8 out of 6 points) and pedestrians (5.6 out of 6 points). With the assistants, only the lane assistant had to leave a few points (two out of four).

Skoda Kamiq earned five stars

The Skoda Kamiq 1.0 Petrol also doesn't have to hide in the Ambition equipment. With him, adult inmates are 96 percent and children 85Percent sure. The engineers from the Czech Republic have also given some thought to the rest of the unprotected road users; otherwise the very good value of 80 percent would not have been achieved. The safety support is rated 76 percent.

Like most of the other five-star candidates, the Skoda Kamiq has a stable passenger cell in the frontal collision test. In addition, the protection of knees and thighs is well guaranteed for all occupants. In the event of a side impact, the Kamiq scores full points. Thanks to the headrests, the rear seats offer good protection against whiplash in the event of a rear-end collision.

SsangYong Korando creams off all the stars

Five stars in the EuroNCAP test go to South Korea for the 2019 SsangYong Korando 1.6 Diesel. The unprotected road users get away with 68 percent. The safety support was rated at 74 percent.

In the head-on collision test, the SsangYong Korando showed a high level of stability in the passenger compartment. That means that the thighs and knees of the driver and front passenger are well protected. In the case of a frontal crash across the entire width, the measured values ​​of the dummy show a decrease in pelvic force, which indicates that the rear passenger can easily slip under the belt (submarining effect).

Kia Ceed can five stars

The Kia Ceed only achieved four stars in the EuroNCAP crash test, although the model is safe in terms of occupant protection. In detail, it is 88 percent of the possible points for occupant protection, child protection85 percent was achieved and pedestrian protection 52 percent. When it comes to safety systems, the Ceed achieved 68 percent. With an extended optional assistance system, the Ceed gets 73 percent and thus five stars.

In both front crashes (deformable barrier and frontal crash) the load was one level below the top rating and was rated 'sufficient'. However, the pressure in the driver's airbag was too low and the head touched the steering wheel. Although the injuries were marginal, there was only one 'sufficient' for the body area. In the side impact test, the Ceed got the full number of points, in the post test, however, the risk of injury in the chest or rib area was so high that only the worst rating 'poor' was given there. The safety for the neck of the rear occupants in a rear-end collision is also only average. In terms of child safety, the ten-year-old dummy was found to have an average load on the neck, while the load on the smaller six-year-old dummy was sufficient.

DS 3 with four stars - actually with five

The DS 3 Crossback also only achieved four stars in the overall rating. Here the model was able to achieve 87 percent of the possible points for occupant protection. It is 86 percent for child protection, 54 percent for pedestrian protection and 63 percent for safety equipment. It is 76 percent if the DS3 Crossback includes brake assist, which is now offered as standard. . Then the French also got five stars.

When they hit the deformable barrier, the legs of the driver and front passenger were slightly injured, while the frontal crash exerted slightly higher forces on the upper body. In terms of child protection, the DS 3 Crossback delivered the following result: Slightly increased neck load for the dummy, which simulates a ten-year-old child, but only average protection of the neck for the six-year-old dummy. The head was also a bit more stressed in the frontal crash.

Tesla Model 3 receives top rating

The Tesla Model 3 receives five stars, with the individual criteria being divided as follows. 96 percent of the achievable points were for occupant protection, 86 percent for child protection and 74 percent for pedestrian protection. The safety assistance systems were rated 94 percent.

In the front crash, only the chest area of ​​the rear passengers was exposed to a slightly higher load. In the pole test, too, the testers could only determine average protection for the upper body.

Skoda Scala is safe

The Skoda Scala also received the top rating, which became the rule for modern cars in the EuroNCAP Crahtest. The little Czech achieved 97 percent of the achievable points for occupant protection, 87 percent for child protection, 81 percent for pedestrian protection and 76 percent for assistance systems.

Despite the high ratings, the dummies were not the only ones in front crashes to recognize the slightest loads. There was a slightly increased risk of injury to the upper body and the legs. But these are well below average. The Scala achieved full points in the side impact and the pole test. In the case of child protection, a slightly increased load on the neck of the dummy, which simulates a ten-year-old child, was found in a frontal crash.

B-Class receives five stars