Audi A3 2015 Side Crash Test

Published on: 12.01.2015

2015 Audi A3 / A3 Quattro (Typ 8V)Overall Safety Rating: 5 StarsFrontal Crash Rating: 4 Stars (Driver: 4, Passenger: 5)Side Crash Rating: 5 Stars (Driver: 5, Passenger: 5)Side Pole Crash Rating: 5 StarsCombined Side Barrier and Pole Rating: (Driver: 5, Passenger: 5)Rollover Rating: 4 StarsRisk of Rollover: 10.9%NHTSA - New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), Side Test:Crash test dummies representing an average-sized adult male and a small-sized adult female are placed in the driver and rear passenger seats (driver's side), respectively, and are secured with seat belts. The side crash rating represents an intersection-type collision by having a 3,015 pound (1367kg) barrier moving at 38.5 mph (62km/h) into a standing vehicle. The moving barrier is covered with material that is crushable to replicate the front of a vehicle.Thumbs up for the crash test dummies!