VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC SALOON REVIEW

For Both the fluid handling and refinement are impressive. There's seating for four, a big luggage area and lots of kit.

Against Rear headroom is limited for tall adults, the ride can be jiggly on rough surfaces. It's also a bit on the pricey side.

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

All the usual Volkswagen Passat values in a stylish, four-seater coupé-like package. Very appealing.

Reader review rating

4.444445

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Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Base engines are all you need
Ride & Handling
3 out of 5 stars
Good mix of comfort and contol
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Impressively quiet and smooth
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
On the pricey side
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Good, but some plastics not up to scratch
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Plenty standard; lots more optional
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
All change from the Passat
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Rear headroom is restricted
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Two choices, both well equipped

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There are 6 Volkswagen Passat CC versions available

Volkswagen Passat CC Saloon 1.8 TSI 4dr	£23,630	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Volkswagen Passat CC Saloon 2.0 TDI 140 Bluemotion 4dr	£24,750	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Volkswagen Passat CC Saloon 2.0 TDI 140 GT Bluemotion Tech 4dr	£26,305	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Volkswagen Passat CC Saloon 2.0 TSI GT 4dr	£27,085	What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Volkswagen Passat CC Saloon 2.0 TDI 170 Bluemotion Tech GT 4dr	£27,185	TBA
Volkswagen Passat CC Saloon 3.6 V6 FSI GT 4Motion 4dr	£34,360	What Car? says:3 stars out of 5

Volkswagen Passat CC Saloon 2.0 TDI 140 Bluemotion 4dr

You won’t be disappointed with this edition’s looks, equipment or economy, but it’s a little less sporty than you might expect it to be.

What Car? says:4 stars out of 5

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Passat CC is a ‘four-door coupe’ in the same vein as the Mercedes CLS, so what it loses on practicality against the Passat saloon it makes up for with sleek, sporty looks and notably more flair than the standard car.

A range of petrol and diesel engines powers the CC. All of them are strong, but it’s the lower end of the range that impresses the most. The 1.8-litre TSI petrol and 2.0 TDI diesel engines are fast and frugal, whereas the 3.6 V6 is overpriced and doesn’t offer the thrills a 295bhp car should.

All models are well equipped, comfortable and good to drive, but none offers the kind of sporty handling you might expect from a coupe. The CC's cockpit benefits from a different design to the saloon's, but there are still no surprises, and rear-seat passengers will find headroom tight because of the sloping, coupe-like profile.