When we’re looking for a car we have a checklist of things that we want it to meet. We want the car to be comfortable, adorable, good looking, fuel efficient, and have plenty of technological features to make our lives easier. But, safety is the most important feature we can look for when shopping for a car. Almost 1.3 million people die from car crashes every year and another 20 to 50 million are injured. You want to feel safe and secure when you’re on the road and driving a safe vehicle can give you the extra confidence you need to feel secure on the road. We have compiled a list of the top three safest sedans and the top five safest SUVs. You’ll want to be sure to check these out when shopping for your next vehicle.
These cars earn their safety rating in five different categories: the overall rating, the overall frontal crash rating, the overall rollover rating, the overall side barrier rating, and the overall side crash rating.
The Safest Sedans in 2018
1.2018 Volvo S60
- This car has a 5/5 star safety rating in every category.
- It gets 22 MPG city and 32 MPG highway
- They cost around $48,545
2.2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid
- This car has a 5/5 star safety rating in every category.
- It gets 51 MPH city and 53 MPG highway.
- They cost around $27,485
3.2018 Toyota Yaris iA
- This car has a 4/5 star overall rollover rating and 5/5 stars for the other four safety categories
- It gets 32 MPG city and 40 MPG highway
- They cost around $16,835
The Safest SUVs in 2018
1.2018 Volvo XC90
- This car has a 5/5 star safety rating in every category except the overall rollover rating which is 4/5 stars.
- It gets 22 MPG city and 28 MPG highway
- They cost around $53,984
2.2018 Volvo XC60
- This car has a 5/5 star safety rating in every category except the overall rollover rating which is 4/5 stars.
- It gets 21 MPG city and 28 MPG highway
- They cost around $47,020
3.2018 Volkswagen Atlas
- This car has a 5/5 star safety rating in every category except the overall rollover rating which is 4/5 stars.
- It gets 18 MPG city and 25 MPG highway
- They cost around $29, 734