| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
| Model | Volkswagen CC | Jeep Cherokee | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 271 hp@6500 239 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Length | 188.9 in | 182.0 in | 6.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 65.7 in | -9.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3854 lb. | 4044 lb. | -190 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 39.4 in | -2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.8 in | -53.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.5 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 55.1 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.9 in | -49.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 40.3 in | -3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -11.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 | -41.9 ft3 |
| 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 |
| 2015 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review | |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Jeep Cherokee.