Trucks and SUVs may dominate U.S. car sales, but a small sedan is generally much more affordable to buy and run. They’re also lighter on gas, a key consideration as gas prices have jumped substantially in 2026. That brings us to the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, and Mazda 3, three of the most reliable Japanese sedans on sale. But which one of these three is the safest if the worst happens? Based on the 2026 ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, we’ll compare these three cars based on crash worthiness and crash prevention.Related: Honda CR-V Vs. Nissan Rogue Vs. Hyundai Tucson: Which SUV Is The Safest?Crashworthiness: Mazda Takes The LeadIn the crashworthiness category, the IIHS runs three different crash tests. In the small overlap front, a collision with the front corner of the vehicle is tested. The moderate overlap …
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Author: Karl Furlong
