The safest car in Europe in 2024

Driving is usually the most dangerous part of any trip or vacation. That’s why it’s important to choose a car that will protect you and your family as well as possible in the event of a crash.

🥇 Which car is the safest?

It’s worth noting that the vast majority of modern cars are very safe, as manufacturers must meet a large number of strict standards and regulations during both design and production. However, even among new cars, there can be significant differences in safety.

According to the European independent organization Euro NCAP, the best performer in their crash tests was the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. In the table below, you’ll find the TOP 10 safest cars tested by Euro NCAP in 2024.

✅ The safest new cars of 2024

The table includes vehicles that are available for purchase in most European markets. It only features models that were launched in 2024.

Place	Model	Overall rating	Adult safety	Child safety	Pedestrian safety
1.	Mercedes-Benz E	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	92 %	90 %	84 %
2.	Skoda Superb	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	93 %	87 %	82 %
3.	VW Passat	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	93 %	87 %	82 %
4.	Audi Q6 e-tron	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	91 %	92 %	81 %
5.	Mazda CX-80	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	92 %	88 %	84 %
6.	Porsche Macan	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	90 %	90 %	83 %
7.	Cupra Tavascan	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	89 %	86 %	80 %
8.	Toyota C-HR	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	85 %	86 %	86 %
9.	Skoda Kodiaq	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	89 %	83 %	82 %
10.	MG HS	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	90 %	85 %	83 %

👉 Volvo will be your best choice

If safety is the most important factor for you when it comes to a car, you should definitely consider one of the Volvo models. Safety is a top priority for the brand during both design and production.

The currently available models boast an almost zero fatality rate for passengers in car accidents. Euro NCAP results support this claim as well:

Volvo XC60 – Tested in 2017

• Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Adult protection: 98%
• Child protection: 87%
• Pedestrian protection: 76%

Volvo XC90 – Tested in 2015

• Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Adult protection: 97%
• Child protection: 87%
• Pedestrian protection: 72%

Volvo XC40 – Tested in 2018

• Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
• Adult protection: 97%
• Child protection: 87%
• Pedestrian protection: 71%

 

Buying a used car? ✅ Check its history!

Choosing the right used car can be a challenge. Many of them may have minor or major damage, some have a rolled odometer, and some may even be reported stolen.

That's why it's important to always check the history of the car you're about to buy. Fortunately, this can be easily done online at Cebia.com, the largest database of used vehicle records in Europe 🌍. On Cebia.com, you can check the following information (the scope of information varies for each vehicle):

• Odometer Check (Mileage History)
• Damage Check
• Theft Check
• Taxi Check
• Advertisement Photos and Records
• Service History
• Records from State Databases
• and much more

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CZ version: Nejbezpečnější auto v Evropě v roce 2024
SK version: Najbezpečnejšie auto v Európe v roku 2024
RO version: Cea mai sigură mașină din Europa în anul 2024
DE version: Das sicherste Auto Europas im Jahr 2024