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Volkswagen CC vs. Volkswagen Passat

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2017 Volkswagen CC2022 Volkswagen Passat
Starting MSRP
$34,475
$27,575
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
MPG
22 City / 31 Hwy
24 City / 36 Hwy
Horsepower
200 hp
174 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2017 Volkswagen CC2022 Volkswagen Passat
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 5100
174 @ 5000
Displacement
2.0 L/121
2.0 L/121
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
207 @ 1700
206 @ 1700
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
22 City / 31 Hwy
24 City / 36 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2017 Volkswagen CC2022 Volkswagen Passat
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 8 in
18 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
17 X 8 in
18 X 8 in
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Compact
Rear Tire Size
P235/45HR17
P235/45HR18
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P235/45HR17
P235/45HR18
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
Full-Size in
Compact in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2017 Volkswagen CC2022 Volkswagen Passat
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2017 Volkswagen CC2022 Volkswagen Passat
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
36 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2017 Volkswagen CC2022 Volkswagen Passat
Wheelbase
107 in
110 in
Trunk Volume
13 ft³
16 ft³
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
57 in
Front Head Room
37 in
37 in
Passenger Volume
94 ft³
101 ft³
Front Hip Room
N/A
55 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Track Width, Front
61 in
62 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
73 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
61 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
57 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
6 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
189 in
194 in
Second Head Room
37 in
38 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
55 in
Second Leg Room
37 in
39 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Height, Overall
56 in
59 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2017 Volkswagen CC2022 Volkswagen Passat
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
100 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
19 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
100 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,369 lbs
3,369 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2017 Volkswagen CC2022 Volkswagen Passat
Blind Spot Monitor
Not available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2017 Volkswagen CC2022 Volkswagen Passat
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2017 Volkswagen CC2022 Volkswagen Passat
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2017 Volkswagen CC2022 Volkswagen Passat
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
11 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
12 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2017 Volkswagen CC or the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2017 Volkswagen CC is more reliable than the 2022 Volkswagen Passat according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2017 CC versus a reliability rating of 3.2 for the 2022 Passat.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2017 Volkswagen CC or the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2022 Volkswagen Passat is more fuel efficient than the 2017 Volkswagen CC with 28 MPG combined versus 25 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2017 Volkswagen CC or the 2022 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2022 Volkswagen Passat is cheaper than the 2017 Volkswagen CC with a $27,575 starting MSRP versus a $34,475 starting MSRP.

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