| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | Ford Edge | Volkswagen CC | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 106.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Length | 184.2 in | 188.9 in | -4.7 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 73.0 in | 3 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 55.8 in | 11.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4265 lb. | 3854 lb. | 411 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.9 in | 56.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 0.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.6 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 54.7 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 37.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 19.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 55.9 ft3 |
| 2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
| 2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |
| 2012 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Press reviews have talked about this. Great shape, and the pleather is comfy (not on hot summer days). see full Volkswagen CC review |
| 2012 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
legroom is great but headroom is tight for over 6 foot see full Volkswagen CC review |