Honda Accord Euro
Overall: 34.89 out of 37
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| Variant: ES-GT |
| Kerb Weight: 1480 kg |
| Year: 2008 |
| Engine: 2.2 litre diesel |
| Category: Medium Car |
| Airbags: Front+side+head airbags |
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Tested by EuroNCAP
The right-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.
The tested model of Honda Accord Euro was introduced in Australia during 2008.
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 all 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. Pretensioners 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 (lap) seat belt.
 5 Stars. The Accord Euro scored 14.48 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the passenger and a slight risk of serious lower leg injury for the driver and passenger.
The vehicle scored 15.41 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the optional pole test.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.45 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.02 pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 41 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 20mm forward, 13 mm upward and 7 mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 16 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. There were no knee hazards. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 3.79 pts, abdomen 3.63 pts, pelvis 4 pts.
The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags. 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 |
400 |
366 |
60 |
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Acceleration |
47.4 |
49.7 |
25.3 |
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Shear |
0.45 |
0.34 |
None |
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Tension |
1.85 |
0.92 |
None |
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Extension |
15.8 |
12.7 |
None |
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Acceleration |
None |
None |
None |
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Compression |
20.59 |
25.82 |
19.74 |
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Viscous Criterion |
0.08 |
0.18 |
0.09 |
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Force |
None |
None |
1.14 |
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Force |
None |
None |
2.58 |
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Force Left |
0.31 |
0.51 |
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Force Right |
0.33 |
0.78 |
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Knee Displ. Left |
0 |
3.7 |
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Knee Displ. Right |
0.4 |
3.7 |
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Force Left |
3.14 |
1.69 |
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Force Right |
1.85 |
2.25 |
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Index Left (Up/Low) |
0.56/0.62 |
0.28/0.34 |
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Index Right (Up/Low) |
0.41/0.46 |
0.33/0.42 |
Pole Test: 2 pts Seat Belt Reminders: 3
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No deduction |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
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No deduction |
| Lower Leg |
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No deduction |
| Foot Score |
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4 pts |
| Head |
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None |
| Chest |
Backplate load |
0.213 pt 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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The bumper scored maximum points for the protection offered to pedestrians' legs. Most of the zones tested in the area of the bonnet where a child's head might strike also scored maximum points. However, the front edge of the bonnet was rated as poor.
Child head impacts 8.79
Adult head impacts 4.50
Upper leg impacts Zero
Lower leg impacts 6
Total (out of 36) 19.29
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Version 1, Published on: 16-Apr-09
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