September 4, 2008
Most small cars aren't economical for crash repairs: Ford Focus performs the best; Rabbit & Prius are the worst in bumper tests
Selected tests:
2008 Ford Focus | Total damages: $3,031
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Front full width: $588 |
Front corner: $1,329 |
Rear full width: $529 |
Rear corner: $585 |
2008 Scion xB | Total damages: $3,697
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Front full width: $789 |
Front corner: $1,028 |
Rear full width: $868 |
Rear corner: $1,012 |
2008 Scion xD | Total damages: $4,135
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Front full width: $1,135 |
Front corner: $594 |
Rear full width: $1,499 |
Rear corner: $907 |
2008 Mazda 3 | Total damages: $4,859
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Front full width: $1,117 |
Front corner: $1,389 |
Rear full width: $1,120 |
Rear corner: $1,233 |
2008 Nissan Sentra | Total damages: $4,908
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Front full width: $1,451 |
Front corner: $1,684 |
Rear full width: $1,043 |
Rear corner: $730 |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser | Total damages: $8,261
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Front full width: $3,642 |
Front corner: $1,627 |
Rear full width: $2,138 |
Rear corner: $854 |
2008 Hyundai Elantra | Total damages: $8,976
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Front full width: $4,954 |
Front corner: $2,090 |
Rear full width: $1,304 |
Rear corner: $628 |
2008 Toyota Prius | Total damages: $9,070
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Front full width: $2,876 |
Front corner: $1,208 |
Front corner after modification: $254 |
Rear full width: $3,964 |
Rear corner: $1,022 |
2008 Volkswagen Rabbit | Total damages: $9,511
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Front full width: $4,078 |
Front corner: $1,841 |
Rear full width: $2,775 |
Rear corner: $817 |
