| Volkswagen CC | |
| Aka: | Volkswagen Passat CC |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Production: | 2008 - 2016 2010 - 2018 (China) |
| Successor: | Volkswagen Arteon[1] |
| Class: | Compact executive car (D) |
| Body Style: | 4-door sedan |
| Layout: | Front engine, front-wheel drive / 4motion on-demand four-wheel drive |
| Platform: | Volkswagen Group A6 (PQ46) |
| Engine: | 1.4 L TSI I4 1.8 L TSI I4 2.0 L TSI I4 3.6 L VR6 2.0 L TDI I4 |
| Transmission: | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 6-speed DSG 7-speed DSG |
| Wheelbase: | 106.70NaN0[2] |
| Length: | 188.90NaN0 |
| Width: | 73.10NaN0 |
| Height: | 560NaN0 |
| Related: | Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Sharan SEAT Alhambra Škoda Superb |
| Designer: | Oliver Stefan[3] |
| Sp: | us |
| Model Years: | 2009–2017 |
The Volkswagen CC, initially sold as the Volkswagen Passat CC,[4] is a car built by German marque Volkswagen from 2008 to 2016. It is a variant of the Volkswagen Passat that trades headroom and cargo space[5] for a coupé-like profile and sweeping roofline.[6] The CC debuted in January 2008, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and was discontinued after the 2017 model year.[7] [8]
Volkswagen said the name CC stands for Comfort Coupe, recognizing its combination of a coupe-like profile with four rather than two doors.[9] While based on the Passat, and sharing its wheelbase, the CC is 272NaN2 longer, 502NaN2 lower, and 362NaN2 wider than the Passat.
While the CC has been replaced by the Arteon in most markets, the latter vehicle retains the CC nameplate in China.
At its launch in 2008, Volkswagen forecast 300,000 sales over a period of seven years.[10] The automaker expected that 60% of these sales (about 26,000 units per year) will come from the market of the United States.[10] In China, the CC was released by FAW-Volkswagen on July 15, 2010, and was available in 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI trims.[11]
Compared to other midsize sedans in the marketplace, the 2013 Volkswagen CC was evaluated by Edmunds as "attractive and higher quality alternative ... though its smallish backseat and trunk may be deal-breakers ... [and] the sport tuned suspension is on the firm side."[12] Automotive journalists describe the CC sedan's ride as "nearly sports car firm, with every bump and undulation sent directly to your backside."[13]
The car has a 27101NaN1 wheelbase and was available with a 1.4 L E85 TFSI (Finland and Sweden), 1.8 L petrol inline-four, 2.0 L petrol inline four, a 2.0 L inline four TDI engine in various drivetrain configurations, as well as with a 3.6 L VR6 engine producing 2200NaN0 with 4motion four-wheel drive and a six speed Direct-Shift Gearbox transmission.
The North American market had the 2.0T I4 and 3.6 L VR6 engine as options. This version of the VR6 engine produced 206NaN and 265NaN of torque in both front wheel drive and 4MOTION versions, while the 2.0T produced 200hp and 2070NaN0. Manual transmission was available in the 2.0T engine option only.[14] It also came with automatic transmission.
On the European market, the CC was offered with 4MOTION four-wheel-drive on the 2.0 L TDI engines. The 103NaN model came with manual transmission and the 125NaN model with Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG). An AdBlue version offering 105NaN named BlueTDI was also produced. Availability varied by national markets.
For the 2011 model year, the 2.0T in Europe was upgraded to 1550NaN0 by using the engine variant introduced in the Golf VI GTI.
| Models | 1.4L TSI | 1.8L TSI | 2.0L TSI | 2.0L TSI | 2.0L TDI | 2.0L TDI | 3.6L 4motion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Produced | 2011– | 2008– | 2008– | 2011– | 2008– | 2008– | 2008– | |
| Powertrain | ||||||||
| Engine | turbo inline 4-cylinder petrol/E85 | turbo inline 4-cylinder petrol (1.8 TFSI EA888) | turbo inline 4-cylinder petrol (2.0 TFSI EA888) | turbo inline 4-cylinder diesel (2.0 TDI CR) | V6 petrol (3.6 VR6 FSI 220 kW) | |||
| Max. power @ rpm | 1600NaN0 @ 5,000–6,200 | 1600NaN0 @ 4,500–6,000 | 2000NaN0 @ 5,100–6,000 | 211NaN @ 5,300–6,200 | 1400NaN0 @ 4,200 | 1700NaN0 @ 4,200 | 299NaN @ 6,600 | |
| Max. torque @ rpm | 2400NaN0 @ 2,000 | 2500NaN0 @ 1,500–4,500 | 2800NaN0 @ 1,700–5,000 | 2800NaN0 @ 1,700–5,200 | 3200NaN0 @ 1,750–2,500 | 3500NaN0 @ 1,750–2,500 | 3500NaN0 @ 2,400–5,300 | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Tiptronic 2008–2009, 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox late 2009–[15] | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox | 6-speed Direct-Shift Gearbox | |||
| Handling | ||||||||
| Front suspension | MacPherson struts, wishbones, coil springs, direct-acting telescopic dampers | |||||||
| Rear suspension | Multi-link axle, coil springs, direct-acting telescopic dampers | |||||||
| Braking system | Disc brakes all around (Ø 3102NaN2 front, 2852NaN2 rear), Bosch 8.0 ESP with ABS, EBD, BA, EDL, ASR | |||||||
| Steering | Rack and pinion steering, electrically assisted (maintenance-free) | |||||||
| Body structure | Sheet steel, monocoque (unibody) construction, front and rear subframes | |||||||
| Dry weight (manual/automatic) | na/na | 14300NaN0/na | 1441NaN/1454NaN | 1513NaN/1535NaN | 1466NaN/1485NaN | na/1656NaN (tare mass) | na/1632NaN | |
| Loaded (gross) weight (manual/automatic) | 19500NaN0/19600NaN0 | 19200NaN0/na | 19500NaN0/19700NaN0 | 19800NaN0/19900NaN0 | 19600NaN0/19800NaN0 | na/na | na/21100NaN0 | |
| Track (front/rear) | 15521NaN1 / 15591NaN1 | |||||||
| Wheelbase | 27112NaN2 | |||||||
| Length | 47992NaN2 | |||||||
| Width | 18552NaN2 | |||||||
| Height | 14172NaN2 | |||||||
| Top speed (manual/auto) | 2221NaN1/2221NaN1 | 2221NaN1/2201NaN1 | 2371NaN1/2321NaN1/DSG 2351NaN1 | 2401NaN1//DSG 2381NaN1 | 2131NaN1/2101NaN1 | 2271NaN1/2241NaN1 | 2501NaN1 (electronically limited) | |
| NaN0NaN0 (sec) (manual/auto) | - | - | - | - | - | - | na/5.6 | |
| CO₂ emissions (g/km) (manual/auto) | 161/159 | 172/169 | 186/199 | 171/182 | 146/158 | 146/159 | na/242-254 | |
A facelift to the CC was presented at the LA Auto Show, and production started in January 2012. The front and rear were revised to make the CC look similar to the then current Volkswagen design, while the midsection was unchanged. Interior changes included a minor updates to the center console along with an updated ACC control panel. This design was also used in the Passat Alltrack.
Features included:
European engine options remain the same as for the 2011 Passat CC. Transmission options were carried over from the previous version, but the diesel automatic transmission now has with a free wheel function that is claimed to reduce fuel consumption by disengaging the clutch, when the driver lifts their foot from the accelerator.[16]
The XDS electronic differential brake that was also used in the Golf GTI was available on the CC as standard or optional equipment.[17] Initially available only in V6 as an AWD alternative, but diesel versions became available during 2012. Availability of diesel 4WD varied by market.
In January 2013, the optional 2.0 TDI 1700NaN0 was replaced by an uprated version with 177NaN. The torque increased from NaNNm. In 2015, this was again uprated to 184NaN, this time from the new EA288 engine complying with the Euro 6 emissions standard that replaced the previous EA189. Maximum torque remained at 380Nm. The 1400NaN0 was uprated to 1500NaN0.
| Models | 1.4L TSI | 1.8L TSI | 2.0L TSI | 2.0L TDI | 2.0L TDI110 kW | 2.0L TDI 127 kW | 2.0L TDI 132 kW | 2.0L TDI 135 kW | 3.6L 4motion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Produced | 2012– | 2012– | 2012– | 2012– | 2015–2016 | 2012–2013 | 2013–2015 | 2015–2016 | 2012–2016 | |
| Powertrain | ||||||||||
| Engine | turbo inline 4-cylinder petrol/E85 | turbo inline 4-cylinder petrol (1.8 TFSI EA888) | turbo inline 4-cylinder petrol (2.0 TFSI EA888) | turbo inline 4-cylinder diesel (2.0 TDI CR EA189) | turbo inline 4-cylinder diesel (2.0 TDI CR EA288) | turbo inline 4-cylinder diesel (2.0 TDI CR EA189) | turbo inline 4-cylinder diesel (2.0 TDI CR EA288) | V6 petrol (3.6 VR6 FSI 220 kW) | ||
| Max. power @ rpm | 1600NaN0 @ 5,000–6,200 | 1600NaN0 @ 5,000–6,200 | 211NaN @ 5,300–6,200 | 1400NaN0 @ 4,200 | 1500NaN0 @ 3,500-4,000 | 1700NaN0 @ 4,200 | 177NaN @ 4,200 | 184NaN @ 4,000 | 299NaN @ 6,600 | |
| Max. torque @ rpm | 2400NaN0 @ 2,000 | 2500NaN0 @ 1,500–4,200 | 2800NaN0 @ 1,700–5,200 | 3200NaN0 @ 1,750–2,500 | 3400NaN0 @ 1,750–3,000 | 3500NaN0 @ 1,750–2,500 | 3800NaN0 @ 1,750–2,500 | 3800NaN0 @ 1,750–3,250 | 3500NaN0 @ 2,400–5,300 | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Direct-shift gearbox | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Direct-shift gearbox | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Direct-shift gearbox | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Direct-shift gearbox | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Direct-shift gearbox | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Direct-shift gearbox | 6-speed Direct-shift gearbox | |||
| Top speed (manual/auto) | 2221NaN1/2221NaN1/ | 2231NaN1/2231NaN1/ | 2421NaN1//DSG 2401NaN1 | 2141NaN1/2121NaN1 | 2181NaN1/2181NaN1 | 2271NaN1/2241NaN1 | 2271NaN1/2241NaN1 | 2341NaN1/2321NaN1 | 2501NaN1 (electronically limited) | |
| 0- (sec) (manual/auto) | 8.5/8.5 | 8.6/8.5 | 6.5/6.5 | 9.8/9.8 | 9.1/9.1 | 8.6/8.6 | 8.4/8.4 | 8.1/8.1 | na/5.5 | |
| CO₂ emissions (g/km) (manual/auto) | 161/159 | 165/167 | 171/182 | 125/139 | 118/127 | 129/144 | 125/137 | 127/130 | na/215 | |
The transmission with the V6 in the North American market was a traditional hydraulic automatic transmission, whereas in other markets, it was a DSG transmission.
A specially-prepared CC was raced in the 2013 British Touring Car Championship season and also in later events.[18] Drivers included Warren Scott, Tom Onslow-Cole, and Aiden Moffat.
See main article: Volkswagen Arteon. With only 3,900 units sold in 2015, the CC was one of the lowest selling models in the Volkswagen range.[19]
During November 2016, Volkswagen announced the Arteon would replace the CC.[20] [21] In May 2017, Volkswagen Australia announced the specifications for its new Arteon to replace the discontinued CC at the top end in the car maker's model line up.[22] China would continue production on the CC name starting in August 2018 for the 2019 model year.
| Calendar year | Global (production) | United States (sales) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 29,502[23] | ||
| 2012 | 68,481[24] | 21,646[25] | |
| 2013 | 88,632[26] | 15,672 | |
| 2014 | 85,591 | 9,995[27] | |
| 2015 | 56,796[28] | 6,276 | |
| 2016 | 44,091 | 3,237[29] | |
| 2017 | 1,355 | ||
| 2018 | 455[30] | ||
| 2019 | 59 |