ANCAP crash test results

Volkswagen Caddy Life | 2007 on

Dual front & side airbags (safety equipment, as tested, not standard on all variants)

Occupant protection score: 28.46 out of 37

Important note: The diesel left-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.

Model history and safety features

The tested model of Volkswagen Caddy Life was introduced into Australia during 2006.

Dual front airbags are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS) are also standard. Side airbags are optional in Australia and were fitted to the vehicle tested by Euro NCAP. Electronic stability control (ESC) is also optional. An intelligent seat belt reminder is fitted to the driver seat of the Australian model.

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 all seats. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.

Occupant protection:

The Caddy Life scored 12.46 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious chest and leg injury was marginal for the driver.

The vehicle scored 15 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. Injury measurements were all good but a door unlatched, resulting in a one point deduction.

Frontal offset crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 2.59 pts, upper legs 2 pts, lower legs 3.87 pts.

The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The clutch pedal moved rearwards by 97 mm and upwards 3 mm. The steering wheel hub moved 16mm forward, 27mm upward and 9mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 44 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash the driver’s door could be opened with high manual effort.

The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Dash components were a potential source of injury for the driver and passenger knees. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.

Side impact crash test

Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 4 pts, pelvis 4 pts.

The vehicle was not eligible for a Pole Impact Test since it did not have head-protecting side airbags. This test can earn eligible vehicles an extra two points.

Injury measurements

Body region		Offset crash test at 64 km/h (v4.1)		Side impact crash test at 50 km/h (v4.1)
		Driver	Passenger	Driver
Head HIC		582	429	24
Acceleration (g for 3ms)		60.5	53.4	15.7
Neck - Shear (kN)		0.52	0.37	-
- Tension (kN)		1.37	0.81	-
- Extension (Nm)		9.4	17.8	-
Chest Accln (g for 3ms)		-	-	-
Compression (mm)		31.85	26.01	20.13
Viscous criterion (m/s)		0.16	0.08	0.14
Abdomen - Force (kN)		-	-	0.670
Pelvis - Force (kN)		-	-	1.080
Upper legs - Force (kN)	Left	2.70	2.54
	Right	1.43	0.04
Knee displ (mm)	Left	5.70	1.00
	Right	5.20	0.10
Lower legs - Force (kN)	Left	1.44	1.08
	Right	2.20	2.08
Index (Upper/Low)	Left	0.31/0.24	0.30/0.17
	Right	0.29/0.23	0.39/0.3

Bonus points (maximum 5)

Pole test: Not eligible due to a lack of head-protecting side airbags

Seat belt reminders: 1 pt (see table below for details)

Modifiers - deductions from offset test scores

Head		No deduction
Chest		No deduction
Upper leg	Variable & conc. loading	2 pt deduction Left & Right for driver and passenger
Lower leg		No deduction
Foot score	Blocked pedal	Score 3.88 points

Modifiers - deductions from side impact test scores

Chest	No deduction
Door unlatched	1 pt deduction

Safety features

These specifications are subject to change. Please check with manufacturer for the latest specifications.

Driver airbag	S
Passenger front airbag	S
Side airbags, front seats - chest protection	O Y
Side airbags. front seats - head protection	X
Side airbags. rear seats - head protection	X
Driver knee airbag	X
Front seat belt pretensioners	S
Antilock (ABS) brakes / Electronic brake distribution	S/S
Electronic stability control (ESC, VSC, DSC, ESP, VSA)	O
3 point centre rear seat belt	S
Active head restraints - front seats	X
Intelligent seat belt reminder - driver	S*
Intelligent seat belt reminder - front passenger	X
Rear seat belt status indicator	X

Key:
* = The Australian model has a driver seat belt reminder that earned a bonus point. The vehicle tested by Euro NCAP did not have this bonus point and so the overall score by ANCAP is higher than the Euro NCAP one.
Y = fitted to vehicle that was crash tested (where not standard)
S = standard on all variants
O = optional on base variant. May be standard on higher variants
V = not available on base variant but standard or optional on higher variants
X = not available on any variant

Pedestrian protection rating:

Child head impacts	4.8
Adult head impacts	7.7
Upper leg impacts	Zero
Lower leg impacts	Zero
Total (out of 36)	12.5

ANCAP printable version (PDF, 233 KB)

Page created: 7 December 2007