Volkswagen CC MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volkswagen CC has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2009 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (2009). The EPA record holds 20 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | #20 of 54 (64th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2010 | 3 | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | #27 of 59 (55th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2011 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #32 of 64 (51th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2012 | 2 | 25 mpg | 24 mpg | #45 of 76 (41th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2013 | 3 | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | #57 of 84 (33th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2014 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #64 of 96 (34th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #69 of 102 (33th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #69 of 108 (36th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #67 of 100 (33th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volkswagen CC placed highest in 2009 at #20 of 54, and lowest in 2015 at #69 of 102. It spent 3 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 20 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 349 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 349 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 32 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 360 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 349 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 32 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 361 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 349 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 32 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 360 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI | 17 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 429 | 5/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 349 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 32 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 360 | 6/10 |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 31 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $3,250 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2012 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 21 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.6L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.6L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $3,700 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 19 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $3,350 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 2.0L 4-cyl, turbocharged | 21 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 355.48 | n/a |
What CC fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Volkswagen CC burns 460 to 460 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 25 mpg the Volkswagen CC is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $62 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Volkswagen nameplates
Every Volkswagen model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.