The tested model of Holden Barina Spark was introduced in Australia during 2010. It has a 1.2 litre engine.
The Barina Spark scored 11.02 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. Protection from serious chest and leg injury was marginal for the driver and passenger.
The vehicle scored 16 out of 16 in the side impact crash test and a further two points in the optional pole test.
Important note: The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.
Safety Feature Summary
The safety feature information below is subject to change without notice. For up to date safety feature specifications for all variants, please see the safety feature table to the right or contact the manufacturer.
Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. Antilock brakes (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), brake assist and electronic stability control (ESC) are also standard. Intelligent seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.
Pretensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point (lap) seat belt.
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Frontal Offset Crash Test Results
Region
|
Score
|
Score Type
|
Maximum Score
|
Frontal Offset*
|
11.02
|
pts
|
(out of
16)
|
Head/Neck
|
4
|
pts
|
|
Chest
|
1.99
|
pts
|
|
Upper Legs
|
2
|
pts
|
|
Lower Legs
|
3.02
|
pts
|
|
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The accelerator pedal moved rearwards by 31mm. The clutch pedal moved upwards 4mm. The steering wheel hub moved 10mm forward, 9mm downward and 12mm sideways. The front ("A") pillar moved 2mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash the all doors could be opened with normal effort.
The airbag cushioned the head of the driver and contact was stable. Steering column, dash and glovebox were a potential source of knee injury for the driver and passenger. The passenger's head was cushioned by the airbag.
Side Impact Test Results
Region
|
Score
|
Score Type
|
Maximum Score
|
Side Impact*
|
16
|
pts
|
(out of
16)
|
Head
|
4
|
pts
|
|
Chest
|
4
|
pts
|
|
Abdomen
|
4
|
pts
|
|
Pelvis
|
4
|
pts
|
|
All injury measurements were good in the side impact test. Euro NCAP conducted an optional pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.
Green Vehicle Guide
Combined Fuel Consumption
|
CO2
|
Greenhouse Rating
|
Air Pollution Rating
|
Overall Rating
|
5.2 L/100km
|
125 g/km
|
8 /10
|
7.5 /10
|
|
Base Model Safety Features
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Standard

Not Available

Optional

No Information
The latest UCSR are based on statistics collected from car crashes in Australia and New Zealand between 1990 and 2017, where someone was killed or seriously injured. Over eight million police reported crashes were analysed in the latest UCSR.