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- Minivans
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Blind-zone measurements: Small sedans
This chart shows the length of the blind zone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Four-Door Sedans | |||
| Chevrolet Cavalier LS | 2003 | 9 | 17 |
| Chevrolet Cobalt LS | 2005 | 10 | 24 |
| Chevrolet Cobalt LT | 2008 | 17 | 39 |
| Chevrolet Cruze LS | 2011 | 9 | 20 |
| Dodge Neon SXT | 2003 | 17 | 43 |
| Ford Fiesta SE (sedan) | 2011 | 19 | 33 |
| Ford Focus SES | 2008 | 17 | 27 |
| Ford Focus ZX4 SES | 2005 | 12 | 24 |
| Ford Focus ZX4 ST | 2005 | 14 | 30 |
| Honda Civic EX | 2005 | 8 | 18 |
| Honda Civic EX | 2006 | 12 | 20 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid | 2003 | 12 | 28 |
| Honda Civic Hybrid | 2006 | 12 | 21 |
| Hyundai Elantra GLS | 2007 | 10 | 17 |
| Hyundai Elantra GLS | 2011 | 13 | 25 |
| Hyundai Elantra GT | 2005 | 8 | 19 |
| Kia Forte | 2010 | 11 | 24 |
| Kia Spectra EX | 2004 | 13 | 20 |
| Mazda 3i Touring | 2010 | 11 | 22 |
| Mazda3i | 2004 | 12 | 22 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer ES | 2007 | 10 | 19 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer EVO | 2003 | 14 | 31 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer EVO | 2008 | 17 | 37 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart | 2010 | 11 | 25 |
| Nissan Sentra | 2007 | 12 | 18 |
| Nissan Versa | 2009 | 12 | 24 |
| Saturn Ion 3 | 2005 | 12 | 21 |
| Subaru Impreza 2.5 i | 2006 | 6 | 11 |
| Subaru Impreza 2.5 i | 2008 | 11 | 29 |
| Subaru WRX | 2008 | 11 | 24 |
| Subaru WRX STi | 2004 | 14 | 21 |
| Suzuki Aerio GS | 2003 | 23 | 49 |
| Suzuki Forenza S | 2004 | 13 | 16 |
| Suzuku SX4 | 2010 | 12 | 26 |
| Toyota Corolla LE | 2009 | 12 | 21 |
| Toyota Yaris | 2010 | 7 | 16 |
| Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 | 2006 | 11 | 22 |
| Volkswagen Jetta TDI | 2006 | 11 | 22 |
Posted: October 2005 — Last reviewed: June 2011
