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Volkswagen Passat (2013) vs. Volkswagen CC (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 Volkswagen CC specs.

2013 Volkswagen Passat and 2012 Volkswagen CC Specifications

Model Year 2013 2012  
Model Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen CC  
Engine 3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
258 lb-ft@2500
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
280 hp@6200
265 lb-ft@2750
 
Transmission 6-speed automated manual 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 110.4 in 106.7 in 3.7 in
Length 191.6 in 188.9 in 2.7 in
Width 72.2 in 73.0 in -0.8 in
Height 58.5 in 55.8 in 2.7 in
Curb Weight 3446 lb. 3854 lb. -408 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 18.5 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.3 in 37.4 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 56.0 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 41.6 in 0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.8 in 36.6 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.0 in 54.7 in 2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.1 in 37.3 in 1.8 in
Total Legroom 81.5 in (over 2 rows) 78.9 in (over 2 rows) 2.6 in
Cargo Volume 15.9 ft3 13.0 ft3 2.9 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2012 Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat

2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen CC

2012 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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