2005-2017 Passat / CC OverviewVolkswagen Passat / CC Overview (2005 - 2017)
B6 / B7
Tech Specs Summary
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- 115 - 155 mph
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- 5.5 - 15.0 seconds
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- 101 - 296 BHP
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- 26.9 - 65.7 mpg
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- 1,343 - 1,789 kg
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- 532 L (Coupé)
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- 541 - 565 L (Saloon)
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- 541 - 1,731 L (Estate)
This generation of the Volkswagen Passat / CC (B6 / B7) was produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen between 2005 - 2017. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as a coupé, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 101 BHP 1.6 L Inline 4 petrol engine all the way to a 296 BHP 3.2 L V6 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Passat / CC is the Volkswagen CC 3.6 V6 4Motion which scores 3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 296 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 174 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.5 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6 TDI 105 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 988 miles and can store 603-1,731 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,400 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
