2011 Volkswagen

CC

Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

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Overview

Body: Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission: Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel: PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration: TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 31 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City: 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb: 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score: 7/10
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified: Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length: 189 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width: 73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height: 56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase: 107 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight: 3,373 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol: 94 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol: 13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 4
Owner complaints: 86
Reported injuries: 2
Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

AIR BAGS27%
ENGINE22%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM13%
STEERING11%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 120 total.

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Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

EA18003Openopened Apr 18, 2018AIR BAGS
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
RQ17009opened Nov 13, 2017AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
PE15010opened Mar 24, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Air Bag Clockspring Failure

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance: 3 yr / 36k mi
Maintenance: 2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.