NCAP 5-Star Crash Test/Rollover Ratings

2008 Spectra 4-DR w/SAB

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
****
Side Passenger
****
Rollover
not tested
NCAP 2008 Kia Spectra front crash test photoNCAP 2008 Kia Spectra side crash test photo

2008 Spectra 5-DR w/SAB

Front Driver
*****
Front Passenger
*****
Side Driver
****
Side Passenger
****
Rollover
not tested

IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2008 Kia Spectra 4-door sedan

Moderate Overlap
A Overall
G Structure
A Head/Neck Injury
A Chest Injury
M Left Leg Injury
A Right Leg Injury
A Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Small Overlap (Driver)
Not tested.
Small Overlap (Passenger)
Not tested.
Side Rating1
M Overall
M Structure
Driver
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
P Torso Injury
A Pelvis/Legs Injury
Rear Passenger
G Head Protection
G Head/Neck Injury
G Torso Injury
A Pelvis/Legs Injury
Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report »
Rear Rating2
A Overall
G Geometry
A Dynamic
Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report »
Rollover Rating
Not tested.

1 — Applies only to models built after Aug 2007. With side airbags

2 — Seats without active head restraints.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.