2016 Volkswagen CC Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2016 Volkswagen CC, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), 4WD
Body / Chassis :	Unitary construction
Production Years for Series :	2013 -
Price :	MSRP: $31,570-44,355
Weight :	3358 lbs \| 1523.163 kg
MPG City :	21
MPG Highway :	32
Combined MPG :	25.00

Performance

Coefficient of Drag :	0.30

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1984 cc \| 121.1 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 5100 RPM
Torque :	207 Ft-Lbs (281 NM) @ 1700 RPM
Bore :	3.3 in \| 83 mm.
Stroke :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Compression :	9.6:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Crankshaft :	Forged steel

V 6
Displacement :	3597 cc \| 219.5 cu in. \| 3.6 L.
Power :	280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	266 Ft-Lbs (361 NM) @ 2500 RPM
Bore :	89.0 mm \| 3.504 in.
Stroke :	96.4 mm \| 3.795 in.
Compression :	12.0:1
Main Bearings :	7
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum Alloy
Crankshaft :	Cast iron

Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 DSG with Tiptronic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.77
2nd Gear :	2.09
3rd Gear :	1.32
4th Gear :	0.98
5th Gear :	0.98
6th Gear :	0.81

Handling

Recall

Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20120119
NHTSA Campaign ID	18V329000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Consequence	If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20120119
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V509000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Volkswagen CC, 2006-2010 Passat and Passat Wagon vehicles. Interruption of electrical power to the fuel pump control module may cause the fuel pump to fail.
Consequence	If the fuel pump fails, the engine will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump control module, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20AE.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20140520
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V014000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Consequence	In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20150506
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V535000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Consequence	Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20151118
NHTSA Campaign ID	17V287000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 CC vehicles. Incorrect front seat head restraints (rests) may have been installed, possibly resulting in the seat occupant's head being inadequately restrained in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, 'Head Restraints.'
Consequence	If the seat occupant's head is inadequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72G5.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	20160112
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V464000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
Consequence	If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Volkswagen CC? A: The 2016 Volkswagen CC has a wheelbase size of 106.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2016 Volkswagen CC? A: The 2016 Volkswagen CC has a length of 189.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2016 Volkswagen CC? A: The 2016 Volkswagen CC has a width of 73.00 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Volkswagen CC have?A: The 2016 Volkswagen CC has 37.40 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Volkswagen CC have?A: The 2016 Volkswagen CC has legroom of 41.60 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Volkswagen CC? A: The 2016 Volkswagen CC was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2016 Volkswagen CC cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Volkswagen CC had an MSRP of $31,570 - $$44,355 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2016 Volkswagen CC have? A: The 2016 Volkswagen CC had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 200 HP (147.2 KW) @ 5100 RPM and 207 Ft-Lbs (281 NM) @ 1700 RPM

V 6 (3597 cc | 219.5 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 280 HP (206.08 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 266 Ft-Lbs (361 NM) @ 2500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2016 Volkswagen CC have? A: The 2016 Volkswagen CC had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed DSG with Tiptronic.