Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Volkswagen CC | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.9 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 177.7 in | 11.2 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 69.7 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 57.2 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3854 lb. | 3548 lb. | 306 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 38.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.2 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.6 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.1 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 54.1 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.7 in | -50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 34.4 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -14.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -49.9 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 |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |