According to the latest Euro NCAP ratings, you’re better off being hit by the new Ford Kuga than the latest Audi A4. The Blue Oval’s SUV notched up three stars while the Audi A4 only scored two in pedestrian impact tests.
The Ford Kuga also achieved four stars for child occupancy and five for adult occupancy. The latter two scores put it on par with the VW Tiguan and Land Rover Freelander.
Euro NCAP: the latest results
Conversely, although both the Audi A4 and Skoda Superb notched up the same star ratings across the board, the Czech actually edged the German on points for its adult occupancy score.
Euro NCAP also crashed a couple of city cars. The Hyundai i10 scored four stars for adult occupancy, and the Seat Ibiza won five. Both cars also achieved three stars for pedestrian safety.
Michiel van Ratingen, secretary general of Euro NCAP, said he was impressed with the progress made in child occupant ratings, but was disappointed that ‘no clear progress was seen in pedestrian protection despite approaching legislation. Only three of the seven cars achieved a three star score in this rating.’
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Adult Occupant Ratings
Audi A4: 5 stars
Citroen Berlingo: 4 stars
Ford Kuga: 5 stars
Hyundai i10: 4 stars
Seat Ibiza: 5 stars
Skoda Superb: 5 stars
Volkswagen T5 Caravelle: 4 stars
Child Occupant Ratings
Audi A4: 4 stars
Citroen Berlingo: 4 stars
Ford Kuga: 4 stars
Hyundai i10: 4 stars
Seat Ibiza: 4 stars
Skoda Superb: 4 stars
Volkswagen T5 Caravelle: 4 stars
Pedestrian Protection Ratings
Audi A4: 2 stars
Citroen Berlingo: 2 stars
Ford Kuga: 3 stars
Hyundai i10: 3 stars
Seat Ibiza: 3 stars
Skoda Superb: 2 stars
Volkswagen T5 Caravelle: 1 star