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2003 Volkswagen Golf 4-DR. w/SAB

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Side Impact AirbagsCurtain, Torso
Electronic Stability ControlYes
Vehicle Curb Weight2934
Frontal CrashDriverPassenger
Crash Rating
Head Injury Criterion373306
Chest Deceleration (g's)4242
Femur Load (left/right) (lbs) *564 / 8881315 / 715
* not used in calculating frontal star rating.
Side CrashFront SeatRear Seat
Crash Rating
Head Injury Criterion 341 356
Thoracic Trauma Index 59 71
Pelvis Deceleration (g's) 63 87
* not used in calculating side star rating.
Rollover
Rating Not
Tested
Static Stability Factor
Dynamic Test Result
Drive
Tire size
Airbags
Driver Air Bag Std
Passenger Air Bag Std
Side Air Bag - Head Protection Std Curtain Bag For Rows 1and 2
Side Air Bag - Chest Protection Std Torso Bag From Seat For Row 1
SAB Out of Position Testing N/A
Advanced Air Bag Systems N/A
Air Bag On/Off Switch N/A
Belts and Head Restraints
Adjustable Upper Belt - Front Std
Adjustable Upper Belt - Rear Std
Seat Belt Extenders Dealer Installed Option
Additional Webbing Inches - Driver N/A
Additional Webbing Inches - Passenger N/A
Pretensioner Std
Energy Management Feature Std
Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Std
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System N/A
Rear Seat Head Restraint N/A
Dynamic Head Restraint N/A
Driving Safety
4-Wheel ABS Std
Electronic Stability Control Yes
Traction Control Opt
Tire Pressure Monitor N/A
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirrors N/A
Daytime Running Lights Std
Auto Door Locks N/A
Automatic Crash Notification N/A
Safety Power Windows N/A
Other Safety
Build In Child Seats N/A
Child Seat Lower Anchorage (LATCH) Std
Interior Trunk Release N/A
Anti Theft Features Std Passive Immobilizer, Passive Alarm