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2006 Volkswagen Beetle Crash Test Ratings

Use our daily updated records to check 2006 Volkswagen Beetle crash test results and safety reports from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has rated autos for front-impact, side-impact, and rollover safety for decades. Results are published on an intuitive 1-to-5 star scale.
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2006 Volkswagen Beetle Research

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

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Transmissions: 6-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual; 5-Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive
Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant

Beetle Crash Test Data

Frontal Impact Head Injury Criterion Chest Deceleration Femur Load
Driver's Side 385 HIC 47g 487lbs | 613lbs
Passenger's Side 442 HIC 48g 1295lbs | 1163lbs
Side Impact Thoratic Trauma Index Pelvis Deceleration
Front Occupant 52 94
Rear Occupant 82 70

Beetle Rollover Ratings (5 star scale)

Rollover Resistance Rating Static Stability Factor Dynamic Test
1.39 No-tip*