I have had toyotas, hondas, volkswagon, and subarus. I would say they are all about the same safeness. I hated driving the honda but know people who love them. I prefer the ride of toyota to honda - but that is more preference than that I believe one is better than the other. I really liked my volkswagon but it was more expensive to maintain as is the awd subaru. Basically I like them all except the honda - and that was based on how I felt about the ride -not the safety. I have two close people who both have honda fits. I hate riding in the fit - but their owners love them.