| Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volkswagen CC | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 259 hp@5600 270 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 105.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Length | 188.9 in | 183.9 in | 5 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 74.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 70.9 in | -15.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3854 lb. | 4050 lb. | -196 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 41.3 in | -3.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 58.4 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.4 in | -55.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 40.3 in | -3.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 53.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.0 in | -51 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 31.3 in | 6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -14.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | -53.8 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 |
| 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |