Volkswagen CC vs. Volkswagen Jetta
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volkswagen CC and Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta.
In comparing the Volkswagen CC's and the Volkswagen Jetta's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen CC has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Volkswagen Jetta 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. Based on this comparison of the Volkswagen CC's and the Volkswagen Jetta's specifications and ratings, the Volkswagen Jetta is a better car than the Volkswagen CC.
Pricing: A used 2017 Volkswagen CC ranges from $7,940 to $16,769 while a used 2017 Volkswagen Jetta is priced between $6,999 to $16,888.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volkswagen CC’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Jetta base engine makes 150 horsepower. The CC is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. The Jetta is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 580 miles. This gives the Volkswagen Jetta the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Volkswagen CC. The CC uses premium unleaded, and the Jetta uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen Jetta has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volkswagen CC has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen Jetta 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:
34475
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
23324
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
21600 - 34475
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
17895
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
20010
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
13995 - 35655
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
12142
Price Range:
7940 - 16769
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
13614
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
11658 - 17832
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
9
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85160
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11808
Price Range:
6999 - 16888
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
13745
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
8104 - 24263
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
307
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91429
# Good or Great Deals:
118
Volkswagen CC Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Volkswagen Jetta Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen CC
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
3.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
2.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.5 - 5.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.054
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volkswagen Jetta
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
3.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
0.8 - 10.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.067
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8549011818548373
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 6.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.512024519239095
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.9 - 11.7
Volkswagen CC Rankings
Not yet available
Volkswagen Jetta Rankings
Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 37Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 37Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
15 out of / 37Ranking
17 out of / 37Ranking
18 out of / 37Ranking
22 out of / 37Ranking
24 out of / 37Ranking
24 out of / 37Ranking
27 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volkswagen CC Trim Levels
2.0T R-Line Executive, 2.0T R-Line Executive PZEV, 2.0T Sport, 2.0T Sport PZEV
Volkswagen Jetta Trim Levels
1.4T S, 1.4T SE, 1.8T SEL, 1.8T SEL Premium, 1.8T Sport, 2.0T GLI
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:
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):
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
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:
4 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
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:
150 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 1400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 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:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 40 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
406 / 580 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:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
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
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:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
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:
Available
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:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.1 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:
2939 lbs
Width:
70 inches
Height:
57.2 inches
Length:
183.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
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:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
205/55R16
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
Blue
Silk Blue Metallic
Brown
Dark Bronze Metallic
Gray
Platinum Gray Metallic
Red
Cardinal Red Metallic
Silver
White Silver Metallic
White
Pure White
Interior Colors
Beige
Desert Beige/Black
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Titan Black/Palladium Gray
