Are Honda Civics and Accords safe?

Question

lets say a 2001 civic.

I know they're reliable, but I'm not sure they are very safe when compared to Volvo and Volkswagen.

What do you think?

Answer 1

They tend to be involved in the most accidents out of most car models.  I would consider the vehicle to be less safe as compared to a volvo.  The Honda Civics are a lot lighter and the materials used to make them are cheaper and more pliable when going into a car crash.

As a recap the weight of the vehicle would be no match against a pickup truck which could be very dangerous in a high speed crash.

The Honda accord faired lower in the crash tests.  In Both vehicles the head restraint is an issue with the accord being more dangerous.  I have noticed that 14 recalls have been called on 2001 models for the accord as well.  I would be worried about a neck injury etc with these vehicles, and the lack of crumple zone may make it dangerous when hit by a vehicle of larger mass.

Take a look at the crash tests and the star rating of the vehicle, it should be available on line, I will link it when I find it.  

They gave the Honda Civic a good test, but notice how the entire engine is crumpled and that is not counting the force of another vehicle hitting it!.