Side impact protection device and vehicle door with such a device

Side impact protection unit has a balancing fracture point (21) in a side impact support (8) or in a console (10, 11) at a distance from the fixing fracture point (18). A material protrusion is arranged between the fixing fracture point and the balancing fracture point as a deformation resistance. An independent claim is also included for a vehicle door containing the side impact protection unit. Preferred Features: The deformation resistance is formed by a tear-through web. The balancing fracture point is formed as a longitudinal hole running in the direction of the longitudinal extension of the side impact support.