Best Cars for Teen Drivers

Teen drivers are statistically more likely to be involved in crashes. SafeCarCompare identifies vehicles with the highest crash-test injury margins in compact and mid-size categories — the size ranges relevant for first-time drivers. Rankings based on NHTSA frontal crash-test measurements.

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SafeCarCompare shows injury margins from NHTSA crash-test data — beyond star ratings. Enter any two vehicles to see head, chest, and neck injury margins side by side.

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SafeCarCompare — Vehicle safety data beyond star ratings