Only a select number of sedans earn the NHTSA's top 5-star overall rating each year. Here are all 25 from 2019.
Powered by a 1.4L turbo inline-4 producing 138 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. It takes the top spot with the highest NHTSA rating of 5/5 — well above the segment average of 5/5. That's better than 99% of sedans.
Powered by a 1.5L inline-4 producing 130 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 99% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L h4 producing 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 98% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L h4 producing 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 97% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 97% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4 producing 174 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 96% of sedans.
Powered by a 1.4L turbo inline-4 producing 147 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 95% of sedans.
Powered by a 1.6L inline-4 producing 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 95% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L h4 producing 175 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 94% of sedans.
Powered by a 1.5L inline-4 producing 151 horsepower and 197 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 93% of sedans.
Powered by a 1.5L turbo inline-4 producing 181 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 93% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L turbo inline-4 producing 250 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 92% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.4L inline-4 producing 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 91% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 91% of sedans.
Powered by a 3.5L v6 producing 301 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 90% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 89% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.4L inline-4 producing 201 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 89% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 193 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 88% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged h4 producing 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 87% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 188 horsepower and 129 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 87% of sedans.
Powered by a 3.5L v6 producing 288 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 86% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 197 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 85% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 192 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 85% of sedans.
Powered by a 3.6L v6 producing 300 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 84% of sedans.
Powered by a 3.6L v6 producing 300 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 83% of sedans.
Full Comparison: Safest Sedans with 5-Star NHTSA Rating in 2019
| # | Sedan | NHTSA Rating | Price | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 Chevrolet Sonic | 5/5 | $16,720 | 138 hp |
| 2 | 2019 Honda Fit | 5/5 | $17,080 | 130 hp |
| 3 | 2019 Subaru Impreza Hatchback | 5/5 | $18,595 | 152 hp |
| 4 | 2019 Subaru Impreza Sedan | 5/5 | $18,595 | 152 hp |
| 5 | 2019 Honda Civic | 5/5 | $20,345 | 158 hp |
| 6 | 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | 5/5 | $20,895 | 174 hp |
| 7 | 2019 Volkswagen Golf | 5/5 | $21,845 | 147 hp |
| 8 | 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid | 5/5 | $22,400 | 139 hp |
| 9 | 2019 Subaru Legacy | 5/5 | $22,545 | 175 hp |
| 10 | 2019 Honda Insight | 5/5 | $22,830 | 151 hp |
| 11 | 2019 Ford Fusion | 5/5 | $22,840 | 181 hp |
| 12 | 2019 Mazda Mazda6 | 5/5 | $23,000 | 250 hp |
| 13 | 2019 Kia Optima | 5/5 | $23,600 | 185 hp |
| 14 | 2019 Nissan Altima | 5/5 | $23,900 | 188 hp |
| 15 | 2019 Toyota Camry | 5/5 | $24,095 | 301 hp |
| 16 | 2019 Mazda Mazda3 | 5/5 | $25,750 | 186 hp |
| 17 | 2019 Acura ILX | 5/5 | $25,900 | 201 hp |
| 18 | 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 5/5 | $25,950 | 193 hp |
| 19 | 2019 Subaru WRX | 5/5 | $27,195 | 268 hp |
| 20 | 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid | 5/5 | $27,525 | 188 hp |
| 21 | 2019 Ford Taurus | 5/5 | $27,800 | 288 hp |
| 22 | 2019 Chevrolet Impala | 5/5 | $28,020 | 197 hp |
| 23 | 2019 Kia Optima Hybrid | 5/5 | $28,600 | 192 hp |
| 24 | 2019 Chrysler 300 | 5/5 | $28,995 | 300 hp |
| 25 | 2019 Dodge Charger | 5/5 | $29,470 | 300 hp |
The Bottom Line
The 2019 Chevrolet Sonic takes the top spot with 5/5. The 2019 Honda Fit is a close second. All 25 sedans listed here exceed the 2019 segment average of 5/5.