Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 12 recorded runs

Volkswagen CC 0–60 Times

The Volkswagen CC 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 12 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Volkswagen CC is the 2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion V6, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.10 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.60 seconds at 98.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

The slowest tested Volkswagen CC is the 2009 Volkswagen CC Luxury 2.0T, which took 7.00 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.30 seconds at 92.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Volkswagen CC tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.50 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.99 seconds at 94.62 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.10sec 2009 VR6 4Motion V6 · stock
Average 0–60 6.50sec Across 12 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.99sec @ 94.6 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.00sec 2009 Luxury 2.0T
2015 Volkswagen CC

Across 12 verified runs, the Volkswagen CC ranges from 6.10 to 7.00 seconds 0–60, with a 6.50-second average.

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Volkswagen CC Performance Overview

Volkswagen’s CC occupied the brand’s four-door coupe space from 2009 to 2015, with 12 verified tests spanning that run. Across those tests, performance stayed within a narrow band, reflecting a single Typ 358 generation and a gasoline-only lineup built around two engine paths: the turbocharged 2.0-liter EA888/CCTA four-cylinder and the naturally aspirated VR6/BWS six-cylinder, rated from 200 to 280 hp. Early testing established the model’s performance ceiling immediately, with the 2009 VR6 4Motion V6 reaching 60 mph in 6.1 seconds and covering the quarter-mile in 14.6 seconds at 98 mph, while the 2009 Luxury 2.0T recorded 7.0 seconds to 60 mph.

As the lineup settled, the 2.0T trims clustered closely around the mid-sixes: a 2009 Sport 2.0T ran 0-60 in 6.5 seconds, and later R-Line 2.0T and Lux 2.0T examples also posted 6.5-second runs. The VR6 remained the quicker configuration through the CC’s market life, with all-wheel drive helping it preserve the top recorded launch. In that context, the CC stands today as a short-run Volkswagen nameplate with consistent, gasoline-only performance data, averaging 6.5 seconds to 60 mph and a 14.99-second quarter-mile across the tested range.

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Volkswagen CC 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Tests Notes
Typ 358 2009–2017 6.50s 6.10s — 2009 VR6 4Motion V6 12 The Typ 358 generation (2009–2017) averaged 6.50 seconds to 60 mph across 12 tests, led by the 2009 VR6 4Motion V6 at 6.10 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 280 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.6L V6 configurations.
Typ 358 2009–2017
Avg 0–60 6.50s
Fastest 6.10s
Tests 12
2009 VR6 4Motion V6
The Typ 358 generation (2009–2017) averaged 6.50 seconds to 60 mph across 12 tests, led by the 2009 VR6 4Motion V6 at 6.10 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 280 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4, 3.6L V6 configurations.
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Volkswagen CC 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

12 tests · 5 years

2015 Volkswagen CC

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.90 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#03
2015 Volkswagen CC V6 Executive 4Motion
6.30sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 95.6 mph
0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
95.6 mph
Engine
3.6L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
265 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,883 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 12
2015 Volkswagen CC V6 Executive 4Motion
#06
2015 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0T
6.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,342 lbs
Power-to-Weight
16.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 32 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#6 of 12
2015 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0T

2014 Volkswagen CC

1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.10 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#10
2014 Volkswagen CC R-Line 2.0T
6.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.10s ¼ mi @ 93.2 mph
0–60 mph
6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.10 sec
Trap Speed
93.2 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,530 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.7 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#10 of 12
2014 Volkswagen CC R-Line 2.0T

2013 Volkswagen CC

3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.47 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.03 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#04
2013 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0T
6.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 94.6 mph
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
94.6 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,314 lbs
Power-to-Weight
16.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 12
2013 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0T
#07
2013 Volkswagen CC Lux 2.0T
6.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,561 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 12
2013 Volkswagen CC Lux 2.0T
#08
2013 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0T
6.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,314 lbs
Power-to-Weight
16.6 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 32 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#8 of 12
2013 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0T

2010 Volkswagen CC

2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.15 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#05
2010 Volkswagen CC R-Line 2.0T
6.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.00 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,570 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 12
2010 Volkswagen CC R-Line 2.0T
#11
2010 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0T
6.80sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.30s ¼ mi @ 92.1 mph
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.30 sec
Trap Speed
92.1 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,350 lbs
Power-to-Weight
16.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
21 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#11 of 12
2010 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0T

2009 Volkswagen CC

4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.48 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.90 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#01
2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion V6
6.10sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
3.6L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
265 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,850 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#1 of 12
2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion V6
#02
2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion V6
6.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 97.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
97.0 mph
Engine
3.6L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
265 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,850 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 12
2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion V6
#09
2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion V6
6.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 95.9 mph
0–60 mph
6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
95.9 mph
Engine
3.6L V6
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
280 hp
Torque
265 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,850 lbs
Power-to-Weight
13.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
17 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#9 of 12
2009 Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion V6
#12
2009 Volkswagen CC Luxury 2.0T
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.30s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.30 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
207 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,560 lbs
Power-to-Weight
17.8 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
19 C / 29 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#12 of 12
2009 Volkswagen CC Luxury 2.0T

How we verify Volkswagen CC performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volkswagen CC trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Volkswagen CC 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Volkswagen CC performance FAQs

10 questions
The 2015 Volkswagen CC ranges from 6.3 to 6.5 seconds to 60 mph in stock form. The 2015 V6 Executive 4Motion reaches 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, while the 2015 Sport 2.0T does it in 6.5 seconds. Quarter-mile times are 14.7 seconds at 95.6 mph and 15.1 seconds at 94 mph, respectively.
The quickest Volkswagen CC on record is the 2009 VR6 4Motion V6, which runs 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds. It also posts the model’s best quarter-mile result at 14.6 seconds with a 98 mph trap speed. Across 12 verified CC tests, that remains the benchmark for the nameplate.
The fastest stock Volkswagen CC is also the overall fastest: the 2009 VR6 4Motion V6 at 6.1 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 12 production Volkswagen CC tests on record, and no modified examples in the results, so the stock benchmark and overall benchmark are the same car.
The 2015 Volkswagen CC V6 Executive 4Motion reaches 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. In the quarter-mile, it runs 14.7 seconds at 95.6 mph. Its 280-hp naturally aspirated VR6 and all-wheel-drive layout make it the quicker of the two 2015 CC trims with verified acceleration results.
The 2015 Volkswagen CC Sport 2.0T does 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds. It completes the quarter-mile in 15.1 seconds at 94 mph. This trim uses a 200-hp turbocharged EA888 four-cylinder and front-wheel drive, putting it slightly behind the V6 Executive 4Motion in straight-line acceleration.
The Typ 358 Volkswagen CC, sold from 2009 to 2017, averages 6.5 seconds from 0-60 mph across 12 tests. The quickest Typ 358 is the 2009 VR6 4Motion V6 at 6.1 seconds. Power outputs range from 200 to 280 hp, with both turbocharged and naturally aspirated gasoline engines represented.
The fastest Typ 358 Volkswagen CC is the 2009 VR6 4Motion V6, with a 0-60 mph time of 6.1 seconds. That same car also holds the best quarter-mile pass for the CC lineup at 14.6 seconds and 98 mph. Since the CC only has one generation here, it is also the fastest CC overall.
The VR6 4Motion V6 is quicker. Across recorded tests, the Sport 2.0T averages 6.55 seconds to 60 mph and has a best run of 6.4 seconds, while the VR6 4Motion V6 averages 6.3 seconds and has a best of 6.1 seconds. That gives the VR6 the clear edge in straight-line performance.
For 2015, the V6 Executive 4Motion is faster than the Sport 2.0T. The V6 model reaches 60 mph in 6.3 seconds, compared with 6.5 seconds for the Sport 2.0T. It is also quicker in the quarter-mile, running 14.7 seconds at 95.6 mph versus 15.1 seconds at 94 mph.
Across 12 Volkswagen CC tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.99 seconds at 94.6 mph. The quickest CC quarter-mile on record is 14.6 seconds at 98 mph from the 2009 VR6 4Motion V6. For the 2015 lineup, the V6 Executive 4Motion runs 14.7 seconds and the Sport 2.0T runs 15.1 seconds.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volkswagen CC can do, not a single marketing claim.

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