April 2008
Blind-zone measurements: Midsized sedans
This chart shows the length of the blind spot of each listed vehicle. The distance noted is how far behind the vehicle a 28-inch
traffic cone had to be before the person, sitting in the driver's seat, could see its top by looking through the rear window.
| Make/Model | Year | Driver 5 feet 8 inches | Driver 5 feet 1 inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| MID-SIZED SEDANS | |||
| Acura RL | 2005 | 10 | 23 |
| Acura TL | 2004 | 16 | 22 |
| Acura TSX | 2004 | 14 | 12 |
| Audi A4 1.8T | 2004 | 11 | 19 |
| Audi A4 2.0T | 2006 | 11 | 21 |
| Audi A6 3.2 Quattro | 2005 | 10 | 19 |
| BMW 325i | 2006 | 12 | 24 |
| BMW 530i | 2004 | 15 | 21 |
| Buick LaCrosse CXL | 2005 | 15 | 21 |
| Cadillac CTS | 2003 | 11 | 25 |
| Cadillac CTS 2.8 | 2006 | 11 | 25 |
| Cadillac CTS 3.6 | 2008 | 14 | 28 |
| Cadillac STS | 2005 | 21 | 27 |
| Chevrolet Impala 3LT | 2006 | 12 | 28 |
| Chevrolet Impala LS | 2004 | 14 | 26 |
| Chevrolet Malibu Base (4 cyl.) | 2004 | 12 | 17 |
| Chevrolet Malibu LS (6 cyl.) | 2004 | 12 | 17 |
| Chevrolet Malibu LT (4 cyl) | 2008 | 13 | 23 |
| Chevrolet Malibu LTZ (6 cyl) | 2008 | 14 | 23 |
| Chrysler Sebring Touring | 2007 | 10 | 16 |
| Dodge Stratus SXT | 2004 | 18 | 22 |
| Ford Fusion SEL | 2006 | 15 | 26 |
| Ford Taurus SES | 2004 | 21 | 23 |
| Honda Accord EX (4 cylinder) | 2003 | 13 | 17 |
| Honda Accord EX (6 cylinder) | 2006 | 11 | 19 |
| Honda Accord EX (6 cylinder) | 2003 | 13 | 23 |
| Honda Accord EX-L V6 | 2008 | 10 | 24 |
| Honda Accord Hybrid | 2005 | 14 | 21 |
| Honda Accord LX-P 4 cylinder | 2008 | 11 | 20 |
| Hyundai Sonata GLS (6 cyl) | 2006 | 9 | 22 |
| Infiniti G35 | 2003 | 11 | 20 |
| Infiniti G35 | 2007 | 13 | 21 |
| Infiniti M35 X AWD | 2006 | 0 with camera | 0 with camera |
| Jaguar S-Type | 2004 | 10 | 21 |
| Kia Optima EX | 2004 | 9 | 13 |
| Kia Optima EX | 2006 | 11 | 18 |
| Lexus ES330 | 2004 | 12 | 19 |
| Lexus ES350 | 2007 | 17 (no camera), 0 with camera | 28 (no camera), 0 with camera |
| Lexus GS300 | 2006 | 0 with camera | 0 with camera |
| Lexus GS450h | 2007 | 10 (no camera), 0 with camera | 17 (no camera), 0 with camera |
| Lexus IS250 | 2006 | 13 | 21 |
| Lincoln LS Premium | 2003 | 15 | 26 |
| Lincoln Zephyr | 2006 | 18 | 33 |
| Mazda6 i (4 cylinder) | 2003 | 12 | 22 |
| Mazda6 s (6 cylinder) | 2003 | 12 | 19 |
| Mercedes-Benz C230 | 2006 | 10 | 15 |
| Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2008 | 8 | 16 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS500 | 2006 | 11 | 20 |
| Mercedes-Benz E320 | 2004 | 12 | 18 |
| Mercury Milan | 2006 | 17 | 35 |
| Mitsubishi Galant ES | 2004 | 19 | 25 |
| Mitsubishi Galant GTS | 2005 | 21 | 29 |
| Nissan Altima 2.5S | 2007 | 10 | 18 |
| Nissan Altima 2.5S | 2005 | 11 | 21 |
| Nissan Altima 3.5 SE | 2007 | 13 (no camera), 0 with camera | 22 (no camera), 0 with camera |
| Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE | 2004 | 12 | 27 |
| Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL | 2007 | 11 | 15 |
| Pontiac G6 | 2005 | 18 | 27 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix GT2 | 2004 | 13 | 20 |
| Saab 9-3 2.0T | 2006 | 12 | 22 |
| Saab 9-3 Aero | 2003 | 16 | 29 |
| Saab 9-5 2.3T | 2007 | 12 | 24 |
| Saab 9-5 Arc | 2004 | 13 | 19 |
| Saturn Aura XR | 2007 | 15 | 30 |
| Saturn L300 | 2003 | 13 | 27 |
| Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited | 2005 | 11 | 18 |
| Subaru Legacy 2.5i SE | 2008 | 10 | 21 |
| Subaru Legacy L | 2003 | 13 | 25 |
| Suzuki Verona LX | 2004 | 15 | 22 |
| Toyota Camry | 2005 | 13 | 24 |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2007 | 11 | 20 |
| Volkswagen Passat 2.0T | 2006 | 13 | 22 |
| Volkswagen Passat 3.6L | 2006 | 12 | 22 |
| Volkswagen Passat GLS TDI | 2004 | 10 | 15 |
| Volkswagen Passat GLX | 2003 | 9 | 23 |
| Volvo S40 | 2004 | 11 | 18 |
| Volvo S60 2.5T | 2004 | 13 | 19 |
| Volvo S80 T6 | 2004 | 15 | 19 |
