Volkswagen CC vs. Buick Regal
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volkswagen CC and Buick Regal 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 Volkswagen CC and the Buick Regal.
In comparing the Volkswagen CC's and the Buick Regal's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen CC has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Buick Regal has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen CC's and the Buick Regal's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen CC is a better car than the Buick Regal.
Pricing: A used 2017 Volkswagen CC ranges from $9,999 to $18,178 while a used 2017 Buick Regal is priced between $10,292 to $20,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volkswagen CC’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Buick Regal base engine makes 182 horsepower. The CC is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. The Regal is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 540 miles. This gives the Volkswagen CC the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Buick Regal. The CC uses premium unleaded, and the Regal uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Buick Regal has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Volkswagen CC has the advantage in the area of rear shoulder room. The Volkswagen CC and Buick Regal are comparable in regards to rear leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,475
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$23,324
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$21,600 - $34,475
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,065
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$54,696
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$27,065 - $119,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,109
Price Range:
$9,999 - $18,178
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$15,115
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$12,804 - $18,940
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
89,088
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,057
Price Range:
$10,292 - $20,995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$26,041
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$16,057 - $49,853
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
68
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77,799
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Volkswagen CC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Buick Regal Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Regal
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
4.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.5 - 7.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
6.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
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:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
1.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.9 - 12.5
Volkswagen CC Rankings
Not yet available
Buick Regal Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Volkswagen CC Trim Levels
2.0T R-Line Executive, 2.0T R-Line Executive PZEV, 2.0T Sport, 2.0T Sport PZEV
Buick Regal Trim Levels
Base, GS, Premium II, Sport Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque:
172 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 30 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 540 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
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:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.4 inches
Cargo Space:
14.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
96.8 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3605 lbs
Width:
73.1 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
107.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Deep Black Pearl
Blue
Harbor Blue Metallic
Brown
Black Oak Brown Metallic
Gray
Indium Gray Metallic
Red
Fortana Red
Silver
Reflex Silver Metallic
White
Pure White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Onyx / Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Graphite Gray Metallic / Pepperdust Metallic
Red
Black Cherry Metallic / Crimson Red Tintcoat
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White / White Frost Tricoat
Interior Colors
Beige
Desert Beige/Black
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony
