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Volkswagen CC

Four doors, Passat roots, and a 296-hp 3.6-liter V6 at the top of the launch range.12

Researched November 9, 2026 from 38 sources

Also called

  • Workingman’s CLSA writer's label for a Passat reskin using the Mercedes-Benz CLS four-door coupe formula.3
  • VW GTI for grown-upsGluckman suggested borrowing his Audi A4 description after the CC's 14-point comparison-test win.3

At a glance

0150300
138–296 hpPower
07.515
5.5–10.2 s0–100 km/h
0125250
204–250 km/hTop speed
0200400
240–380 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,489–1,707 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1257

Engine
1.4–2.0 L TSI turbo fours; 2.0 L TDI diesel four; 3.6 L VR61
Layout
Front engine; FWD or 4Motion AWD, by version1
Gearbox
6-speed manual, 6/7-speed DSG; US: VR6 6-speed auto, 2.0T auto DSG from 2010179
Built at
Emden plant, Germany; FAW-VW Changchun, China; Kaluga, Russia1

The story

Made to chase the Mercedes CLS with Passat B6 underpinnings, the CC traded headroom and cargo space for a sweeping roofline. Its name meant Comfort Coupe, pairing a coupe profile with four doors.145

2008: Detroit debut20082009: 2.0T closes on the AWD V620092010: FAW-Volkswagen launches the Chinese CC20102015: Euro 6 diesels reach 181 hp · Dynamic Black adds carbon-look Nappa20152016: German production stops20162017: Arteon takes over2017 Volkswagen Passat (B4) (B4): 1993–1997B4Volkswagen Passat (B5) (B5): 1996–2005B5Volkswagen Passat (B6) (B6): 2005–2010B6Volkswagen Passat CC / CC (Typ 35): 2008–2018 (China to 2018)Typ 35Volkswagen Arteon: Introduced 2017Volkswagen Arteon 1995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones14561819
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YearWhat happened
1993–1997Volkswagen Passat (B4) (B4)
1996–2005Volkswagen Passat (B5) (B5)
2005–2010Volkswagen Passat (B6) (B6)
2008–2018 (China to 2018)Volkswagen Passat CC / CC (Typ 35)
Introduced 2017Volkswagen Arteon
2008Detroit debut
20092.0T closes on the AWD V6
2010FAW-Volkswagen launches the Chinese CC
2015Euro 6 diesels reach 181 hp
2015Dynamic Black adds carbon-look Nappa
2016German production stops
2017Arteon takes over
  1. 2008

    Detroit debut

    January's Detroit debut brought Volkswagen into the four-door coupe market with the Passat CC.16

  2. 2009

    2.0T closes on the AWD V6

    The 200-hp 2009 2.0T auto hit 60 mph in 7.0 s versus 6.2 for the 280-hp AWD V6; the 2.0T stopped from 113 km/h in 54.3 m and pulled 0.83 g.7

  3. 2010

    FAW-Volkswagen launches the Chinese CC

    China's Changchun-built CC launched on July 15 with 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TSI engines; local production continued to 2018.1

  4. 2015

    Euro 6 diesels reach 181 hp

    Euro 6 brought the EA288 2.0 TDI with 181 hp and 380 Nm; the entry diesel rose to 148 hp.1

  5. 2015

    Dynamic Black adds carbon-look Nappa

    Dynamic Black paired R-Line styling with 18-inch Talladega wheels, a black headliner and carbon-look Nappa leather seats.8

  6. 2016

    German production stops

    German production ended in November 2016; China's original CC build run carried on through 2018.15

  7. 2017

    Arteon takes over

    Outside China, the CC bowed out after the 2017 model year; Volkswagen presented its successor, the Arteon, that year.16

Every generation

  • Volkswagen Passat (B4)
    B41993–1997
  • Volkswagen Passat (B5)
    B51996–2005
  • Volkswagen Passat (B6)
    B62005–2010
  • Volkswagen Passat CC / CC
    Typ 352008–2018 (China to 2018)
  • Volkswagen Arteon
    Volkswagen ArteonIntroduced 2017

Power over the years

From 138 hp to 296 hp in 0 years.

0100200300 20082010201220142016 hp 2008 · 138 hp · 2.0 TDI, 320 Nm2008 · 158 hp · 1.8 TSI, 250 Nm (2008–2012)2008 · 168 hp · 2.0 TDI, 350 Nm2008 · 197 hp · 2.0 TSI, 280 Nm (2008–2010)2008 · 296 hp · 3.6 V6, 350 Nm (Europe: 2008–2015)2009 · 141 hp · 2.0 BlueTDI, 320 Nm2011 · 208 hp · MY2011 Europe 2.0 TSI, 280 Nm2012 · 158 hp · 1.4 TSI, 240 Nm (2012–2015)2013 · 175 hp · 2.0 TDI, 380 Nm2015 · 148 hp · 1.4 TSI BMT, 250 Nm (2015–2016)2015 · 148 hp · 2.0 TDI BMT, 340 Nm2015 · 181 hp · 2.0 TDI BMT, 380 Nm 296 hp 3.6 V6, 350 Nm (Europe: 2008–2015) 138 hp 2.0 TDI, 320 Nm
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YearHorsepowerModel
20081382.0 TDI, 320 Nm
20081581.8 TSI, 250 Nm (2008–2012)
20081682.0 TDI, 350 Nm
20081972.0 TSI, 280 Nm (2008–2010)
20082963.6 V6, 350 Nm (Europe: 2008–2015)
20091412.0 BlueTDI, 320 Nm
2011208MY2011 Europe 2.0 TSI, 280 Nm
20121581.4 TSI, 240 Nm (2012–2015)
20131752.0 TDI, 380 Nm
20151481.4 TSI BMT, 250 Nm (2015–2016)
20151482.0 TDI BMT, 340 Nm
20151812.0 TDI BMT, 380 Nm

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • CC (UK)

    Standard

    CC (UK)

    2012–2017

  • Standard

    2.0T Sport (US)

    2013

    200 hp

  • Standard

    2.0T Luxury (US)

    2009

    200 hp

  • Standard

    CC GT (UK)

    2012–2017

  • Standard

    2.0T Sport Plus (US)

    2013

    200 hp

  • Standard

    2.0T Lux (US)

    2013

    200 hp

  • Standard

    2.0T R-Line (US)

    2014

    200 hp

  • Standard

    2.0T R-Line Executive / Carbon (US)

    2017

    200 hp

  • Special

    Dynamic Black

    2015

  • Special

    Passat CC Gold Coast

    2008

    276 hp

    1 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • A long, arched roof flows into a short rear deck.14
  • Door windows have no upper frames.14
  • The roof sits lower and the body spreads wider than a regular Passat.1

Year by year

  1. July 2010 (South Africa)

    A third rear headrest and three-point belt identify the new five-seat layout.16

  2. 2012 / 2013 US model year

    Facelift brings a three-bar chrome grille, bi-xenon headlights and LED taillights that glow in a CC-shaped pattern.112

  3. 2013 (US)

    A center rear seating position replaces the storage bin, changing the cabin from four seats to five.12

  4. November 2013 (UK)

    R-Line joins the range with sportier exterior detailing and LED daytime running lights; equipment otherwise matches GT.211

  5. 2017 (US)

    Sport gains more ebony interior trim and chrome detailing.14

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Volkswagen CC
    CC
    Photo of a Volkswagen Passat
    Volkswagen Passat

    Volkswagen Passat

    The CC sits lower and wider, with frameless doors and a sweeping roofline.15

  • Photo of a Volkswagen CC
    CC
    Photo of a Audi A5 Sportback
    Audi A5 Sportback

    Audi A5 Sportback

    A similar footprint, but the A5 Sportback has a hatchback; the CC is a sedan with a trunk.12

  • Photo of a Volkswagen CC
    CC
    Photo of a Mercedes CLS
    Mercedes CLS

    Mercedes CLS

    Similar four-door-coupe proportions, but the CLS is the larger car.217

Prices

Value today $3.6K–$14.3K2627

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 2010201520202025 Value today: $3,600–$14,250 2009 · $27,480 · US base, 2.0T manual2009 · $39,300 · US VR6 4Motion base, incl. dest.2013 · $31,070 · US base, 2.0T Sport2013 · $33,670 · US base, 2.0T Sport Plus2013 · $36,175 · US base, 2.0T Lux2013 · $38,550 · US base, VR6 Lux FWD2013 · $42,240 · US base, VR6 4Motion Executive2014 · $34,990 · US 2.0T R-Line, base/as tested2017 · $34,475 · US 2.0T Sport, excl. destination2017 · $37,820 · US R-Line Executive, excl. dest. 2009 · $27,480 · US base 2.0T manual, 2009 model year 2024 · $12,500 · 2014 Executive DSG, 55k miles, BaT2024 · $14,000 · 2013 VR6 4Motion Executive, 49k miles, BaT2024 · $16,000 · 2012 VR6 4Motion Executive, 40k miles, BaT2024 · $11,400 · 2011 Sport 6-speed manual, 58k miles, BaT2025 · $14,250 · 2015 VR6 4Motion Executive, 44k miles, BaT2025 · $4,100 · 2009 VR6 4MOTION, 127k miles, BaT2025 · $3,600 · 2009 Sport 6-speed, 76k miles, BaT2025 · $11,320 · 2013 Sport 6-speed, 33k miles, BaT2025 · $6,300 · 2014 Sport DSG, 89k miles, BaT2026 · $16,000 · 2009 VR6 4MOTION, 14k miles, BaT $16.0K BaT, 2024
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2009Launch price$27,480US base 2.0T manual, 2009 model year
2009Price when new$27,480US base, 2.0T manual
2009Price when new$39,300US VR6 4Motion base, incl. dest.
2013Price when new$31,070US base, 2.0T Sport
2013Price when new$33,670US base, 2.0T Sport Plus
2013Price when new$36,175US base, 2.0T Lux
2013Price when new$38,550US base, VR6 Lux FWD
2013Price when new$42,240US base, VR6 4Motion Executive
2014Price when new$34,990US 2.0T R-Line, base/as tested
2017Price when new$34,475US 2.0T Sport, excl. destination
2017Price when new$37,820US R-Line Executive, excl. dest.
2024Auction sale$12,5002014 Executive DSG, 55k miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$14,0002013 VR6 4Motion Executive, 49k miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$16,0002012 VR6 4Motion Executive, 40k miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$11,4002011 Sport 6-speed manual, 58k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$14,2502015 VR6 4Motion Executive, 44k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$4,1002009 VR6 4MOTION, 127k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$3,6002009 Sport 6-speed, 76k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$11,3202013 Sport 6-speed, 33k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$6,3002014 Sport DSG, 89k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$16,0002009 VR6 4MOTION, 14k miles, BaT
2026Value today$3,600–$14,250

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “VW's first BTCC podium in over 30 years”
    • “BMR's teams and independent crowns”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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  27. No Reserve: 44k-Mile 2015 Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion Executive for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $14,250 on September 10, 2025 (Lot #209,306) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  31. No Reserve: 2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 4MOTION for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $4,100 on October 31, 2025 (Lot #217,485) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. No Reserve: 33k-Mile 2013 Volkswagen CC Sport 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $11,320 on November 28, 2025 (Lot #221,396) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. No Reserve: 2014 Volkswagen CC Sport for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $6,300 on March 28, 2025 (Lot #185,475) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  34. 14k-Mile 2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 4MOTION for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $16,000 on February 20, 2026 (Lot #230,670) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  35. No Reserve: 2014 Volkswagen CC Executive for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $12,500 on October 17, 2024 (Lot #167,024) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  36. No Reserve: 2013 Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion Executive for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $14,000 on August 26, 2024 (Lot #160,013) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  37. No Reserve: 40k-Mile 2012 Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion Executive for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $16,000 on August 6, 2024 (Lot #157,328) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  38. No Reserve: 2011 Volkswagen CC Sport 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $11,400 on January 30, 2024 (Lot #134,959) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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