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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 4-Dr. w/SAB

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Side Impact AirbagsCurtain, Torso
Electronic Stability ControlYes
Vehicle Curb Weight3625
Frontal CrashDriverPassenger
Crash Rating
Head Injury Criterion463375
Chest Deceleration (g's)4443
Femur Load (left/right) (lbs) *399 / 1125895 / 183
* not used in calculating frontal star rating.
Side CrashFront SeatRear Seat
Crash Rating
Head Injury Criterion 100 150
Thoracic Trauma Index 25 39
Pelvis Deceleration (g's) 36 46
* not used in calculating side star rating.
Rollover
Rating
Static Stability Factor 1.20
Dynamic Test Result No-tip
Drive FWD
Tire size 235/55R17
Airbags
Driver Air Bag N/A
Passenger Air Bag N/A
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/Opt Torso Bag From Seat For Row 2
SAB Out of Position Testing Meets Requirements
Advanced Air Bag Systems Std
Air Bag On/Off Switch N/A
Belts and Head Restraints
Adjustable Upper Belt - Front Std
Adjustable Upper Belt - Rear Std
Seat Belt Extenders Opt
Additional Webbing Inches - Driver N/A
Additional Webbing Inches - Passenger N/A
Pretensioner Std Front
Energy Management Feature Std Front/Std Rear
Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Std
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System Std
Rear Seat Head Restraint Std
Dynamic Head Restraint N/A
Driving Safety
4-Wheel ABS Std
Electronic Stability Control Yes
Traction Control Std
Tire Pressure Monitor Std
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirrors Opt
Daytime Running Lights Std
Auto Door Locks Std
Automatic Crash Notification N/A
Safety Power Windows Standard Anti-Pinch And Standard Push Down Lift Up Switch
Other Safety
Build In Child Seats N/A
Child Seat Lower Anchorage (LATCH) Std
Interior Trunk Release Std
Anti Theft Features Std Passive Immobilizer, Passive Alarm