Design Volkswagen CC

Design Volkswagen CC

To illustrate the distinctions of three pedals and DIY gear selection, we rounded up two versions of the slick CC sedan: one with the standard six-speed manual, one with a six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic, both with VW’s ubiquitous 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo.

Both cars were 2013 models. Revisions for the model year are modest and include freshened front and rear styling reminiscent of the Passat’s, the first sheetmetal updates since the CC’s introduction for 2009.

This year also brings standard bixenon headlights, LED taillamps, new exterior colors and wheels, and rear seating redesigned to accommodate three passengers rather than two, although vehicle dimensions are unchanged.

We put both cars through their paces at the test track, and the results were essentially identical. Both cars did the 0-to-60-mph sprint in 6.5 seconds.

The manual CC got to 100 mph a little quicker 16.6 seconds versus 17.2 but the automatic’s 15.0-second quarter-mile time was better by 0.2 second.

Engine Volkswagen CC TSI

On the other hand, the manual was traveling a little faster at 440 yards, trapping at 95 mph versus 94. It continued to draw away from the automatic as speeds climbed, taking 20.9 seconds to reach 110 mph versus 21.8, 26.3 for 120 versus 28.5.

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan


ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 121 cu in, 1984 cc
Power: 200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque: 207 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual/6-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 106.7 in
Length: 188.9 in
Width: 73.0 in Height: 55.8 in
Curb weight: 3351/3461 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS (MANUAL/AUTOMATIC):
Zero to 60 mph: 6.5/6.5 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 16.6/17.2 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 26.3/28.5 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 7.3/7.3 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 15.7/3.5 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 11.0/5.0 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.2 sec @ 95 mph/15.0 sec @ 94 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 127/126 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 179/187 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.83/0.82 g