The Volvo S60, redesigned for the 2019 model year and continuing through 2025 models, has consistently demonstrated high safety standards. This report focuses on the 2021 Volvo S60, examining its performance in the passenger-side small overlap frontal crash test. This evaluation is crucial for understanding how well the vehicle protects occupants in one of the most challenging crash scenarios.
The 2021 Volvo S60 earned a “Good” rating in the passenger-side small overlap frontal test. This top rating signifies robust protection for occupants in this type of collision. The assessment considers various critical aspects of vehicle safety, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of crashworthiness.
The key evaluation criteria for the passenger-side small overlap frontal test and the 2021 Volvo S60’s achieved “Good” ratings are detailed below:
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | G |
| Structure and safety cage | G |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/thigh | G |
| Lower leg/foot | G |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | G |
| Chest | G |
| Hip/thigh | G |
| Lower leg/foot | G |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | G |
The “Good” rating across all categories indicates that the 2021 Volvo S60 provides excellent protection to both driver and passenger in a passenger-side small overlap frontal crash. Specifically, the structure and safety cage of the Volvo S60 held up well during the test, contributing significantly to occupant safety.
Detailed technical measurements from the crash test provide further insights into the vehicle’s performance.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP1905 |
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 7 |
| Footrest (cm) | 10 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 4 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 3 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 2 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 2 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 2 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 3 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 3 |
These measurements indicate the extent of intrusion into the occupant compartment during the crash. Lower numbers generally signify better structural integrity and reduced risk of injury. The measurements for the 2021 Volvo S60 demonstrate controlled intrusion, further supporting the “Good” rating for structure and safety cage.
Passenger injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP1905 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 58 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 21 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.23 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 19 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.2 |
| Right | 0.2 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.46 |
| Right | 0.61 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.0 |
| Right | 1.0 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 17 |
| Right | 21 |
The passenger injury measures reveal low risk of significant injuries. Notably, the head and neck injury criteria are well within acceptable limits, and chest compression is minimal. Femur and tibia forces are also low, indicating good protection for the lower extremities.
Driver injury measures
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Test ID | VTP1905 |
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 65 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 11 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.14 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 25 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 0.5 |
| Right | 0.6 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.34 |
| Right | 0.30 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 0.2 |
| Right | 0.8 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 45 |
| Right | 32 |
Similar to passenger injury measures, the driver injury measures also indicate a low risk of significant injuries. All measured values are well within acceptable safety margins, reinforcing the 2021 Volvo S60’s “Good” rating in this crash test.
In conclusion, the 2021 Volvo S60 demonstrates excellent crashworthiness in the passenger-side small overlap frontal test, achieving a “Good” overall rating. Both structural performance and injury measures for driver and passenger confirm that the 2021 Volvo S60 is a safe vehicle, providing a high level of protection in challenging frontal crash scenarios. This reinforces Volvo’s long-standing reputation for safety and commitment to occupant protection.
