The Volkswagen Golf scored “good” in all areas, and scored “advanced” in the front crash prevention test according to the IIHS. The optional front assist (with autonomous emergency braking) reduced impact speed by 10 mph in the 12 mph test, and reduced impact speed by 1 mph in the 25 mph test. The roof was able to withstand 5.78 times the vehicle’s weight, scoring it a “good” rating. The Volkswagen Golf scored a “good” in all areas except the restraints and dummy kinematics, where it scored “acceptable”. The reason for the lower score in restraints was due to the seat belt allowing excessive forward excursion of the dummy’s head and torso. This led to the dummy’s head almost sliding off the airbag, leaving it vulnerable to contact with the forward structure.

The Audi A6 scored “good” in all areas, and a “advanced” in the front crash protection test, according to the IIHS. With the adaptive cruise control/braking guard installed, the Audi A6 reduced impact speed by 10 mph in a 12 mph test, and reduced speed by 1 mph in a 25 mph test. The Audi A6 scored a “good” in the roof strength test. The vehicle withstood 5 times its own weight before crushing 5 inches. In the small overlap front test, the Audi A6 scored “good” across the board. Measurements taken from the dummy indicated low risk of any significant injuries, driver space was well maintained, and the dummy’s movement was well controlled. The side curtain airbag deployed and protected the head from contact with the structure and outside objects

The Subaru Outback scored “good” in all areas, and a “superior” in the front crash prevention test, according to the IIHS. With the optional eyesight package, the Subaru Outback was able to avoid a collision at both 12 mph and 25 mph. The child seat LATCH system scored a “marginal” when tested, as the lower anchors were too deep in the seat and other hardware could easily be confused for the anchor. The roof was able to withstand 5.36 times the vehicle’s weight, earning it a score of “good”. The Subaru Outback is also equipped with a rollover sensor, which deploys side impact airbags in the event a rollover is detected. In the small front overlap test, the Subaru Outback scored a “good” in all categories, with a low risk of injury recorded on the dummy in a crash of this severity

The Mazda 6 scored “good” in most areas tested, but scored an “acceptable” in the small front overlap test. The Mazda 6 also scored a “advanced” in the front crash prevention test. When equipped with the optional forward obstruction warning, the Mazda 6 avoided a collision at 12 mph, but reduced impact speed by 0 mph at 25 mph. This system did not meet the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s criteria for forward collision warning. The child seat LATCH system scored a “poor” grade, due to the lower anchors being too deep in the seat, difficult to maneuver around, and too much force being required to attach. The roof was able to withstand 5.21 times the vehicle’s weight before crushing 5 inches, earning the Mazda 6 a score of “good”. In the small front overlap test, the Mazda 6 earned “acceptable” in most areas, and “good” in the chest and hip/thigh injury measurements. When measuring injury on the dummy, a high head acceleration occurred when the dummy hit its head on the steering wheel through the airbag. Measurements indicate that right lower leg injuries would also be possible. The dummy’s head remained in contact with the airbag, but its head moved toward the left side of the steering wheel and A pillar because the seat belt allowed excessive forward excursion of the head and torso.