HIGHWAY SAFETY RESEARCH & COMMUNICATIONS

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September 8, 2011

Audi A6 and Volkswagen Passat earn 2011 Top Safety Pick award

Rollover/roof strength test:

In the Institute's roof strength test, a metal plate is pushed against 1 side of a roof at a constant speed. To earn a good rating, the roof must withstand a force of 4 times the vehicle's weight before reaching 5 inches of crush.

2012 Volkswagen Passat — GOOD

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Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine:

2012 Volkswagen Passat

pre-test

8/24/11

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Studio shot:

2012 Volkswagen Passat

8/10/11

2012 Audi A6 — GOOD

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Vehicle Research Center roof crush machine:

2012 Audi A6 pre-test

6/29/11

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Studio shot:

2012 Audi A6

6/27/11

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