Is VW CC and Passat the same?
While the Passat and CC are both two of Volkswagen’s available sedans, the Passat and CC are quite different from each other. The Passat is Volkswagen’s stylish midsize sedan while the VW CC is consider to be the perfect combination of a sport coupe and a four-door sedan.
What does the CC mean in Volkswagen Passat?
Comfort Coupe
Volkswagen said the name CC stands for Comfort Coupe, recognizing its combination of a coupe-like profile with four rather than two doors. While based on the Passat, and sharing its wheelbase, the CC is 27 mm (1.06 inches) longer, 50 mm (1.97 inches) lower, and 36 mm (1.42 inches) wider than the Passat.
Is the Volkswagen Passat GT a sporty sedan?
The Volkswagen Passat is not a sedan known for sportiness. It’s very spacious, and it comes in a plain and simple wrapper. That’s why it was a bit of surprise when Volkswagen showed a concept for a “GT” version that looked like a big GTI, complete with black grille and red highlights, lower ride height and big wheels.
Why is the Volkswagen Passat so different from the CC?
That’s because the Passat was designed to be a Camry-fighter, while the CC was designed to poach buyers away from the all-important compact luxury sedan segment — which includes its cousin, the Audi A4. The A4 just got a styling refresh too, but frankly, it looks too much like the old model to us.
Is the 2016 Volkswagen Passat the first Volkswagen introduced post-Dieselgate?
And just like that, the 2016 Passat became the first Volkswagen introduced in the post-Dieselgate era. And it’s a shame because it’s a very good midsize sedan.
How much does a Volkswagen Passat cost?
The Passat starts at a reasonable $22,400, but can climb dangerously close to $40K for the SEL premium, powered by Volkswagen’s smooth 280-horsepower 3.6-liter V6. The CC is offered with the 3.6 and all-wheel drive — something missing from the Passat lineup — but that model starts at a shockingly high $44K.