Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2015-18 models
Tested vehicle: 2015 Volkswagen Jetta S 4-door
The Volkswagen Jetta sedan was redesigned for the 2011 model year. Beginning with 2013 models built after October 2012, the side curtain airbags were reprogrammed to deploy in small overlap frontal crashes to improve occupant protection. Beginning with 2015 models, the A-pillars and door sills were strengthened to further improve such protection.
Note: The ratings do not apply to the station wagon version of the Jetta, known as the Jetta SportWagen, which is built on a platform designed earlier.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
|
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
The dummy’s head barely contacted the frontal airbag before sliding off the left side, leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward structure. Additionally, the seat belt allowed excessive forward excursion of the dummy’s head and torso. The side curtain airbag deployed and has sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with side structure and outside objects. |
Action shot taken during the driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
The dummy's head and torso barely contacted the airbag before sliding off to the left, and the seat belt allowed the dummy to move too far forward, as is evident from the gap between the seat back and the dummy's torso.
The driver's space was maintained very well, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEN1437 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 8 |
| Footrest (cm) | 8 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 4 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 4 |
| Parking brake (cm) | |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 1 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Steering column | 1 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 4 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 6 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 7 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEN1437 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 306 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 2.1 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 19 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.41 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 24 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 2.6 |
| Right | 1.5 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 5 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.41 |
| Right | 0.38 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.2 |
| Right | 3.4 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 47 |
| Right | 83 |
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Rating applies to 2015-18 models
Tested vehicle: 2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T S 4-door
The Volkswagen Jetta sedan was redesigned for the 2011 model year. Beginning with 2013 models built after October 2012, the side curtain airbags were reprogrammed to deploy in small overlap frontal crashes to improve occupant protection. Beginning with 2015 models, the A-pillars and door sills were strengthened to further improve such protection.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
|
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
The dummy’s head barely contacted the frontal airbag before sliding off the right side, leaving the head vulnerable to contact with forward structure. The side curtain airbag deployed and has sufficient forward coverage to protect the head from contact with side structure and outside objects. | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the passenger-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame and dashboard after the crash test indicates that the passenger’s survival space was maintained reasonably well.
The dummy’s head barely contacted the frontal airbag before sliding off the right side and approaching the dashboard.
The passenger’s space was maintained reasonably well, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Test ID | CEP1703 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 14 |
| Footrest (cm) | 10 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 4 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 2 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 6 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 3 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 7 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 9 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 10 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CEP1703 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 289 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 2.2 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 12 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.42 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 22 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.1 |
| Right | 1.8 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 2 |
| Right | 4 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.44 |
| Right | 0.49 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 2.1 |
| Right | 2.0 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 43 |
| Right | 33 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEP1703 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 170 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.3 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 17 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.23 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 34 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.2 |
| Right | 0.7 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.40 |
| Right | 0.23 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 0.8 |
| Right | 2.3 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 65 |
| Right | 62 |
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2011-18 models
Tested vehicle: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta S 4-door
The Volkswagen Jetta sedan was redesigned for the 2011 model year. Two moderate overlap frontal tests of the Jetta were conducted, one by the Institute and the other by Volkswagen. Ratings are based on both tests.
These ratings do not apply to the station wagon version of the Jetta, known as the Jetta SportWagen, which is built on a platform designed earlier.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Leg/foot, left | |
| Leg/foot, right | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the Institute's moderate overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well (Institute test car shown).
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the roof rail in the Institute's test.
Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal in both tests, and all leg and foot injury measures were low.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTF1006 | CEF1011 |
|---|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | ||
| Footrest (cm) | 4 | 8 |
| Left (cm) | 9 | 11 |
| Center (cm) | 6 | 8 |
| Right (cm) | 5 | 5 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 8 | 4 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | ||
| Left (cm) | 1 | 2 |
| Right (cm) | 2 | 1 |
| Steering column movement | ||
| Upward (cm) | -3 | 0 |
| Rearward (cm) | -5 | -1 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 | 1 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTF1006 | CEF1011 |
|---|---|---|
| Head | ||
| HIC-15 | 173 | 250 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact | 53 |
| Neck | ||
| Tension (kN) | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 25 | 21 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.31 | 0.50 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 33 | 33 |
| Legs | ||
| Femur force - left (kN) | 0.8 | 3.7 |
| Femur force - right (kN) | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Knee displacement - left (mm) | 0 | 6 |
| Knee displacement - right (mm) | 2 | 11 |
| Maximum tibia index - left | 0.28 | 0.40 |
| Maximum tibia index - right | 0.49 | 0.76 |
| Tibia axial force - left (kN) | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| Tibia axial force - right (kN) | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | ||
| Left | 72 | 100 |
| Right | 124 | 123 |
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2011-18 models
Tested vehicle: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 4-door with standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
The Volkswagen Jetta sedan was redesigned for the 2011 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Volkswagen.
Note: The ratings do not apply to the station wagon version of the Jetta, known as the Jetta SportWagen, which is built on a platform designed earlier.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTS1004 |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -13.0 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTS1004 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 97 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 43 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.5 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 43 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 40 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 4.94 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.98 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 2.6 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.5 |
| Combined force (kN) | 4.9 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.8 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 31 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 149 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTS1004 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 313 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.3 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.6 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 38 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.2 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 42 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 40 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.83 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.65 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 0.7 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.2 |
| Combined force (kN) | 2.6 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.3 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 59 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 57 |
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2011-18 models
Tested vehicle: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta S 4-door
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 2,963 lbs |
| Peak force | 15,859 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 5.35 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Manual cloth seat
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
| Seat type | Manual cloth seat |
|---|---|
| Geometry | |
| Backset (mm) | 35 |
| Distance below top of head (mm) | 10 |
| Seat design parameters | |
| Pass/fail | Pass |
| Max T1 acceleration (g) | 13.0 |
| Head contact time (ms) | 53 |
| Force rating | 1 |
| Neck forces | |
| Max neck shear force (N) | 38 |
| Max neck tension (N) | 491 |
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2015 models
| Overall evaluation | |
| Vehicle trim | SE |
| Seat type | leather |
This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.
It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.
| Overall evaluation | |
| Vehicle trim | SE |
| Seat type | leather |
| G | Good |
| A | Acceptable |
| M | Marginal |
| P | Poor |
| Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. | |
thether anchor symbol | Tether anchor |
lower anchor symbol | Lower anchors |
| Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) | |
| No hardware available |
Details by seating position
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| too deep in seat | |
| too much force needed to attach | |
| difficult to maneuver around anchors | |
| 2 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| none available | |
| 3 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| difficult to maneuver around anchors |
Seat position 21
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
| Force (lbs) | 25 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 43 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
| Force (lbs) | 36 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 56 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Rear deck |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 22
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Lower anchor B | |
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Rear deck |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 23
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
| Force (lbs) | 40 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 58 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
| Force (lbs) | 35 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 49 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Rear deck |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |