April 2008
Blind-zone measurements: Wagons & hatchbacks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAGONS & HATCHBACKS | |||
| Acura RSX | 2006 | 11 | 21 |
| BMW 325xit | 2006 | 8 | 13 |
| Chevrolet Aveo LS | 2004 | 5 | 10 |
| Chevrolet HHR LT | 2006 | 14 | 20 |
| Chevrolet Malibu LS Maxx | 2005 | 17 | 23 |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited | 2006 | 8 | 14 |
| Dodge Caliber R/T AWD | 2007 | 15 | 20 |
| Dodge Magnum SXT | 2005 | 13 | 22 |
| Ford Focus ZX3 | 2006 | 7 | 11 |
| Honda Fit | 2007 | 7 | 15 |
| Kia Rio5 | 2006 | 8 | 15 |
| Kia Rondo LX | 2007 | 11 | 17 |
| Mazda3s Grand Touring | 2006 | 6 | 10 |
| Mazda6 wagon | 2004 | 16 | 19 |
| Mazdaspeed3 | 2007 | 6 | 10 |
| Mercedes-Benz B200 | 2007 | 7 | 14 |
| Mini Cooper S | 2007 | 5 | 13 |
| Pontiac Vibe | 2006 | 11 | 21 |
| Scion xA | 2004 | 7 | 11 |
| Scion xB | 2004 | 8 | 11 |
| Scion xB | 2007 | 12 | 21 |
| Subaru Outback 2.5i | 2005 | 13 | 18 |
| Subaru Outback 3.0R VDC | 2006 | 11 | 16 |
| Suzuki SX4 Sport | 2007 | 9 | 17 |
| Toyota Prius | 2004 | 7 | 14 |
| Toyota Yaris | 2007 | 6 | 10 |
| Volkswagen GTI | 2006 | 8 | 18 |
| Volvo V50 T5 | 2005 | 8 | 13 |
