Hyundai SONATA vs. Volkswagen CC
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SONATA and Volkswagen CC contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai SONATA and the Volkswagen CC.
When we compare the Hyundai SONATA's and the Volkswagen CC's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Volkswagen CC has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SONATA's and the Volkswagen CC's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA is a better car than the Volkswagen CC.
Pricing: A used 2017 Hyundai SONATA ranges from $7,989 to $17,989 while a used 2017 Volkswagen CC is priced between $9,999 to $18,178.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai SONATA’s base engine makes 185 horsepower, and the Volkswagen CC base engine makes 200 horsepower. The SONATA is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 666 miles. The CC is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. This gives the Hyundai SONATA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Volkswagen CC. The SONATA uses regular unleaded, and the CC uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SONATA has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Volkswagen CC has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai SONATA has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
21600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
23324
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
21600 - 34475
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
34475
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
23324
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
21600 - 34475
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12804
Price Range:
7989 - 17989
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
15115
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
12804 - 18940
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
408
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
104778
# Good or Great Deals:
158
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14109
Price Range:
9999 - 18178
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
15115
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
12804 - 18940
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85160
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Hyundai SONATA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.624363 / 10
Reliability:
7.947141 / 10
Retained Value:
7.92595 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volkswagen CC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
3.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
2.3 - 6.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.044
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen CC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
3.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
2.3 - 6.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.01
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1878517517380645
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 6.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.0859871488054567
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 6.9
Hyundai SONATA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 4Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Volkswagen CC Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai SONATA Trim Levels
Base, Eco, Limited, Limited 2.0T, SE, Sport, Sport 2.0T
Volkswagen CC Trim Levels
2.0T R-Line Executive, 2.0T R-Line Executive PZEV, 2.0T Sport, 2.0T Sport PZEV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
178 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque:
207 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 36 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
463 / 666 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
407 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
106.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
13.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3250 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3369 lbs
Width:
82.3 inches
Height:
55.8 inches
Length:
189.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/65R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Phantom Black
Blue
Lakeside Blue / Nouveau Blue
Gray
Dark Truffle / Shale Gray Metallic
Red
Scarlet Red
Silver
Symphony Silver
White
Quartz White Pearl
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Harbor Blue Metallic
Gray
Indium Gray Metallic
Red
Fortana Red
Silver
Reflex Silver Metallic
White
Pure White
Brown
Black Oak Brown Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Desert Beige/Black
Gray
Not available
Black
Black
