Crash Test 2005 - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta / Bora / Rabbit (Frontal Offset) IIHS

Volkswagen Jetta 2005-09 models mfg. after Nov. 2004 results also apply to: 2006-09 Volkswagen Rabbit 2009 Top Safety Pick 2009 Volkswagen Jetta (4-door sedan and wagon models): good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control FRONTAL OFFSET TEST OVERALL EVALUATION: Good Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right Good Good Good Good Marginal Good Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight. Test details: The Volkswagen Jetta was redesigned during the 2005 model year. The new design entered production in December 2004, and the earlier design, which is classified as a small car, was produced through October 2004. Note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door. The frontal offset crash test ratings also apply to the hatchback version of the Jetta, called the Volkswagen Rabbit beginning with 2006 models, which is classified as a small car due its shorter overall length and lower weight. The ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the Jetta, called the Jetta SportWagen, beginning with 2009 models. Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy&head hit the roof rail. Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries...