Volkswagen Passat
Overall: 33.99 out of 37
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| Variant: 4 Dr Sedan |
| Kerb Weight: 1450 kg |
| Year: 2005 |
| Engine: 1.9 Litre Diesel |
| Category: Luxury |
| Airbags: Front + side + head/curtain airbags |
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The diesel left-hand-drive European Passat sedan 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. Volkswagen provided evidence to ANCAP that the Passat wagon with diesel engine can be expected to provide comparable protection to the sedan tested by Euro NCAP.
 The Passat was introduced in Australia during 2006. This ANCAP 5-star rating applies the diesel sedan and wagon variants.
Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), emergency brake assist, and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.
Pretensioners are fitted to all outboard 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..
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.
 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.
 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.
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Offset Crash Test at 64km/h |
Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h |
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Driver
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HIC |
333 |
265 |
45 |
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Acceleration |
42.4 |
38.9 |
20.2 |
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Shear |
0.34 |
0.57 |
None |
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Tension |
1 |
0.61 |
None |
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Extension |
18.3 |
20.2 |
None |
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Acceleration |
None |
None |
None |
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Compression |
20.29 |
22.2 |
19.6 |
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Viscous Criterion |
None |
None |
0.28 |
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Force |
None |
None |
0.78 |
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Force |
None |
None |
0.01 |
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Force Left |
0.35 |
0.2 |
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Force Right |
0.81 |
0.42 |
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Knee Displ. Left |
0 |
0 |
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Knee Displ. Right |
0 |
0 |
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Force Left |
2.15 |
2.14 |
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Force Right |
3.15 |
1.59 |
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Index Left (Up/Low) |
0.54/0.27 |
0.52/0.27 |
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Index Right (Up/Low) |
0.62/0.58 |
0.39/0.22 |
Pole Test: 2 points Seat Belt Reminders: Fitted to both front seats - 2 points
| Head |
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No deduction |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
Variable contact |
1 pt deduction L & R |
| Lower Leg |
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No deduction |
| Foot Score |
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Score 4 points |
| Head |
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None |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
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None |
| Lower Leg |
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None |
| Foot Score |
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None |
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Child head impacts 7.460
Adult head impacts 3.060
Upper leg impacts 0.000
Lower leg impacts 6.000
Total (out of 36) 16.520
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Version 6, Published on: 26-Feb-10
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