Rollover evaluations
Midsize SUVs
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To measure roof strength, a metal plate is pushed against one corner of a vehicle's roof at a constant speed. The maximum force sustained by the roof before 5 inches of crush is compared to the vehicle's weight to find the strength-to-weight ratio. This is a good assessment of vehicle structural protection in rollover crashes.
Each model is rated based on our measured curb weight of a vehicle with typical engine, transmission, and equipment options. However, when the same model is available in a configuration over 10% heavier than the typically equipped vehicle, a separate rating is assigned.
Good Acceptable Marginal Poor | Vehicles are listed in order of performance
Model Overall rating Curb weight (lb) Peak force (lb) Strength-to-weight ratio Jeep Liberty
2008-11 models
Dodge Nitro
2007-11 models 4,245 21,073 4.96 Toyota Highlander
2008-11 models 4,325 20,511 4.74 Toyota Venza
2009-11 models 4,037 18,977 4.70 Ford Edge
2011 models built after Feb. 2011 4,330 20,347 4.70 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2011 models 4,655 21,545 4.63 Ford Explorer
2011 models 4,661 21,347 4.58 Dodge Journey
2009-11 models 4,318 19,649 4.55 Ford Flex
2010-11 models built after Jan. 2010 4,639 20,917 4.51 Hyundai Santa Fe
2011 models 4,008 17,554 4.38 Kia Sorento
2011 models 4,048 17,455 4.31 Subaru Tribeca
2006-11 models 4,194 17,603 4.20 Chevrolet Equinox
GMC Terrain
2010-11 models built after Mar. 2010 4,106 17,116 4.17 Toyota 4Runner
2010-11 models 4,734 18,334 3.87 Ford Edge
2007-11 models built before Mar. 2011 4,268 14,950 3.50 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2007-11 models 4,338 15,067 3.47 Nissan Xterra
2005-11 models 4,322 14,165 3.28 Mazda CX-7
2007-11 models 3,896 12,592 3.23 Nissan Murano
2009-11 models 3,998 12,592 3.15 Nissan Pathfinder
2005-11 models 4,721 14,517 3.07 Honda Pilot
2009-11 models 4,476 13,648 3.05 Mitsubishi Endeavor
2004-11 models 4,174 12,533 3.00 Honda Accord Crosstour
2010-11 models 4,026 11,334 2.82 Mazda CX-9
2010-11 models built after Jun. 2010 4,463 12,562 2.81