Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 -21 City / 25 -31 HWY
Horsepower
200 -280
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Bob B
A great car, but has some issues.
The following stock items are advised to be replaced: seat belts, air bags, water pump, intake manifold, upper timing cover, and timing chain assembly. As a result, the car depreciated very quickly. Not a big fan of that. Great lines, good feel, otherwise.
accountCircle Lailah J
Beautiful and easy to drive.
I love this car, it was a hand me down from my father and although its model year is 2011, it is so sleek and beautiful its looks can keep up with the visuals of cars on the market this year. It drives beautifully, and it's very comfortable to drive. My only concern is that because this car is no longer made, the repairs can be costly.
accountCircle Michele C
That it is actually pretty room inside and it fits lager build people with relative comfort.
I like the look and the rareness of the car. There are not many CC's in the area so not over saturated like a Jetta. The car has sleek style and is very roomy for tall people inside. It has a lot of recall notices so that is annoying.
accountCircle Martina M
Comfortable drive and reliable.
Not to many problems, very comfortable ride, has many safety features. Recently has sensor near the brakes replaced and a new battery a couple of years ago. Other than that I have no issues with the car at all. It is a very reliable car and the gas mileage is also very good.
accountCircle Breya C
My experience with my 2011 Volkswagen cc.
My Volkswagen cc is beyond reliable. It has the typical Volkswagen issues with the engine, but nothing too serious. The accelerator is a little jumpy sometimes, but once you get going on a highway it is smooth sailing. The sound system is incredible and the Bluetooth is easy to set up. The leather seats are amazing and look luxurious. The middle seat in the back is the only downfall because it is actually a covered up cup holder and not an actual seat.
accountCircle Capriya F
Like I stated before it is great on the high and very fancy sleek look to it.
I love my car it is great. It rides smooth, looks real nice and it is great on the highway. The only problem I have is the immobilizer, when it is active the car will not start so I have to leave the key in and give it like 10-15 minutes before starting it again. I am not sure how to fix that but I do need to fix it very fast.
accountCircle Kyle C
There is a very spacious interior and tall people can fit easily into a VW.
My car is very sleek looking. She is not super common on the roadways so not everyone has a CC like a Jetta. I love the spacious interior and that it was built for tall people.
accountCircle Curtis M
Twin turbo Volkswagen cc drives like a sports car and feels like a Mercedes.
My VW cc is very nice for the price that I paid. My favorite details include: twin turbo motor, Bluetooth radio with touchscreen, leather/heated seats, and the overall design of the car. My cc looks just like a sports car and rides real low to the ground giving it a race car feel. You can push this thing to the max and easily get it over 140mph. On top of the speed, look, and feel of the car, it also gets really good gas mileage!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sarah T
The car has great space inside and is great for a long road trips.
It was a great car at first but then it started to have problems. The problems began small, like the gas not working for a few seconds then it started to become bigger like the brakes giving out. We always have to take it to the shop to get fixed but it always comes back with the same problems.
accountCircle nicholas S
Not to buy another Volkswagen.
I have to replace water pump 3 times, I have had oil leaks, and replacing various bulbs all the time. It uses synthetic oil which every oil change is expensive. I have to use the best gasoline at the pumps. To many things that are computerized. It takes forever to warm up.
accountCircle Saad H
2011 VW cc review based on my experience.
The car is nice to drive. It is very aggressive even though it is only 4 cylinders. I've taken many road trips with it in the past. The last year, the car start breaking up. I had lot of issues with leaks as well as turbo valve. The car only takes premium gas, and it only gets 18 miles per gallons. Which is not good for a 4 cylinder car.
accountCircle Patrycja P
Good looking for an old car, fast, really comfortable.
Problems are with everything in this car, leaking oil, cloche does not work well anymore, engine problems, cooler problems, gas tank problems as you cannot feed your car well or burning to much gas when you are driving not even fast. Radio and ac problems, cannot plug phone charger and listen music at the same time.
accountCircle Char T
VW cc stylish but unreliable.
Lots of engine misfires. Bad warranty. Too much carbon buildup. The suspension is not too great and will mess up your tires a lot. Expect to always buy tires. The inside of the car is very stylish the outside of the car is also very sporty. Maintenance for this vehicle is pretty expensive.
accountCircle Aaron W
Nice affordable luxury vehicle.
Overall a really nice car. People often confuse it with a Mercedes, because it has that sleek sporty look. If you get the turbo option, you'll definitely have some speed, if that is what you are into. Recently, we had some transmission issues with it at 130,000 miles, so that is something to consider. Also, make sure there's a shop that works on Volkswagens near you, a lot of shops do not.
accountCircle Jennifer C
Volkswagen cc: great ride and comfort, but poor reliability.
I absolutely love the comfort, size, and handling of my cc. It is, in those respects, probably my favorite car. I have comfortable bucket leather seats, a lot of space for passengers (human and dog!), some great features (Bluetooth, six CD changer, Sirius option, etc.). The problem with my car is in the mechanics of it. My mechanic told me to my face that my car has the worst engine that is ever come out of the Audi/VW company. I have had more mechanical problems than I have ever had with a car before. I have probably spent more on mechanical repairs in the past few years than what the car is actually worth. I unfortunately will not buy another German car because of this. If my car were more reliable, it would have gotten a five star, glowing review. Some of the mechanical issues have been recalls, which were covered under warranty, but some issues were known problems with no recalls that I had to pay out of pocket for. That is incredibly frustrating.
accountCircle Pete K
Love and hate another toxic romance with VW.
This vehicle is pure fun to drive, sporty fast good-looking. But the biggest negative is reliability. Its constantly something breaking off. From small parts like faulty spark plugs to snapping timing chain, which is massive problem. So my feelings are extremely mixed because from one side I love to drive that car but it's extremely stressful always to be on a lookout for another break down.

Volkswagen CC Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Sport
200 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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Lux
200 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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R-Line
200 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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Lux Plus
200 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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Lux Limited
200 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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Executive 4Motion
280 HP 20 MPG 4 Seats
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2011 Volkswagen CC Owner Reviews

3.74
31 Reviews
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5 stars 26%
4 stars 42%
3 stars 16%
2 stars 13%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Patrycja P on June 6, 2021
Good looking for an old car, fast, really comfortable.
Problems are with everything in this car, leaking oil, cloche does not work well anymore, engine problems, cooler problems, gas tank problems as you cannot feed your car well or burning to much gas when you are driving not even fast. Radio and ac problems, cannot plug phone charger and listen music at the same time.
accountCircle Cody K on April 8, 2021
Overall fun and comfortable to drive.
Great car, sport feel. Recommend total Bluetooth package. Seats offer great comfortability for more than short trips. Heated seats are one of the best cabin features on this vehicle. Fuel door latch proves to be easily broken. Car requires premium fuel, and premium oil changes to maintenance performance.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Dawn S.

I love the way it looks, handles and trunk space. Love the leather, heated seats, audio display and comfy back seats as well. Aux outlets for passengers on long drives. Extremely comfy and sophisticated. Great gas mileage and enough space in the trunk for vacation luggage. Back seats fold down for even more space. Lots of options with this vehicle.

likeFilled Mark Z.

Sleek design. Fun to drive. A lot more interior room than at first appearance. Seats are comfortable. Adequate sound system. It has nice acceleration for a 4 cylinder engines. Car still sounds quiet for being 9 years old.

likeFilled Brianna R.

The repairs and maintenance for this car are very expensive repairs but very sleek and a great car overall. There are a lot of great features such as the heated seats and the defrost for the mirrors. I also enjoy the leather.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Dawn S.

Our system does not pair with Apple. My husband got an iPhone from his company for work and when he tried to sync it to the audio, it continuously shorts out the fuse in the screen. It does not occur with our Androids, just his iPhone. Very difficult to get to the fuses to replace behind the dash.

dislikeFilled Mark Z.

It only runs on premium gasoline, which is expensive. Mileage per gallon is not the best either. In the 2011 model, the set up for connecting an MP3 player is terrible. Chord is too long and breaks down quickly, affecting the sound. Repairs are expensive.

dislikeFilled Brianna R.

The repairs are very expensive. One of the repairs for my car costed about 1k. The car also requires oil and gas that are more expensive than other cars. Finally, many people prefer not to work on VWs so it has to be taken to someone who specializes in them or to a dealership.

Ranks #24 Small Cars by Owners

The 2011 Volkswagen CC has an average owner rating of 3.90 out of 5 which ranks it #24 of 29 other Small Cars.

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4.68
2
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4.58
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3.74

Ranks #9 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Volkswagen CC has a combined MPG of 35 which ranks it #9 of 29 other Small Cars.

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42 MPG
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42 MPG
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31 MPG

Is The 2011 Volkswagen CC A Good Car?

Absolutely! I love the leather heated seats, style, and performance. Fast pick up, great gas mileage and trunk space. Very comfortable and roomy.
Dawn S.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Volkswagen CC?

Very reliable. Only thing we had issues with is that it is not compatible with iPhone. Caused issues with media screen.
Dawn S.

Is The 2011 Volkswagen CC A Good Value?

I do not recall the dollar amount but we are very pleased with the cc. Owned a Jetta and. Passat in the past. This is my favorite so far.
Dawn S.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety