The 2013 Volkswagen Passat CC is the newest model in Volkswagen’s Passat CC line, which began in 2008. The Passat has been sold since 1973, and was made as an evolution of the smaller Volkswagen models that had front-wheel drive and was large enough to use as a family car.
The CC is a four-door coupe Passat model, and has become one of Volkswagen’s more luxurious cars.
The Volkswagen Passat CC is a continuation of this push for a luxurious Volkswagen model, and is considered to be serious competition for the Mercedes CLS. The Passat CC line is often referred to simply as “CC”, and offers several unique features.
Performance
The CC comes equipped with a lane-departure warning system as well as hands-free parking. The engine can be upgraded from a 2.0-liter four-cylinder to a 3.6-liter V-6. The V-6 also offers all-wheel drive. The CC has fantastic fuel economy, averaging 31 mpg highway for the standard engine and 28 for the 280-horsepower engine.
While the CC offers many features in common with cars that have more of an elegant reputation, it has a much lower price tag than competitors like the Mercedes CLS. You can expect to pay less than $30,000 for a CC with many options.
Many customers appreciate the price in combination with the German engineering that has come to make Volkswagen a popular car in America. The CC continues with the sound engineering of its previous models with 12.3-inch disc brakes on all wheels, along with a multi-link suspension.
Special Features
Of course there are also the extras that draw many people to the CC. These include keyless entry, button and remote starting, and the ability to heat the interior before even getting into the vehicle.
The inside of the car is comfortable and roomy, and resembles the popular style that represents Volkswagen so well. All these features combine to make the CC a viable member of the luxury class.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Coupe | Base Price: £24,200 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: NA | Miles Per Gallon: 60 combined |
| Length: 189 in. (480.0 cm) | Wheel Base: 106.6 in. (271 cm) |
| Height: 55.9 in. (142.1 cm) | Width: 73 in. (185.5 cm) |
| Curb Weight: 3417 lbs (1550 kg) | Ground Clearance: NA |
| Luggage Capacity: 15.9 cu ft | Maximum Seating: 4-5 people |
| Engine: 4 Cylinder TDi | Displacement: 2.0 Liter |
| Horsepower: 138 HP | Max RPM: 4200 RPM |
| Torque: 236 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic |
| 0-60 mph: 9.8 seconds | Maximum Speed: 133 mph (214 km/h) |
