Volkswagen Passat CC
A stylish, four-door 'comfort coupé' alternative to the standard Passat saloon.
- Power
- 140 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 9.5 s
- Top speed
- 132 mph
About the Volkswagen Passat CC
Launched in 2008, the Volkswagen Passat CC (Comfort Coupé) was designed to offer a more premium, stylish alternative to the utilitarian Passat saloon, competing with cars like the Mercedes-Benz CLS. It features a lower roofline, frameless windows, and a strictly four-seat layout in early models, though a three-seat rear bench later became an option. The 2.0 TDI variant was the volume seller in Europe, praised for its refined common-rail diesel engine and long-distance cruising comfort. While it shares its chassis with the B6 Passat, the CC is longer, wider, and sits lower, providing a slightly sharper driving experience without sacrificing ride quality.
Volkswagen Passat CC specs
The Volkswagen Passat CC produces 140 bhp (104 kW) and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 9.5 seconds and has a top speed of 132 mph (213 km/h).
| Make | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Model | Passat CC |
| Trim | 2.0 TDI |
| Years | 2008–2012 |
| Type | Saloon |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,968 cc (2.0 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 140 bhp (104 kW) at 4,200 rpm |
| Torque | 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 5,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 132 mph (213 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,466 kg (3,232 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 95 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Volkswagen Passat CC rarity in CarSpot
The Volkswagen Passat CC is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
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Volkswagen Passat CC fun facts
- The 'CC' stands for Comfort Coupé, reflecting its positioning as a more luxurious and aesthetically focused version of the standard Passat.
- Despite its name, the Passat CC was marketed simply as the 'Volkswagen CC' in many regions, including the US and later in the UK after the 2012 facelift.
- The CC was the first Volkswagen to offer 'Lane Assist', a system that could actively steer the car back into its lane if it began to drift.