Volkswagen CC
2009-13 models
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2013 Volkswagen CC |
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD BUT WITHOUT ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL SIDE AIRBAGS
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Injury measures | Head protection | Structure/safety cage | |||
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| Head/neck | Torso | Pelvis/leg | |||
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Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Volkswagen CC was introduced in the 2009 model year. The car is a variant of 2006-10 models of the Volkswagen Passat sedan with a lower roofline, frameless side windows, and a higher price. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Volkswagen as part of side crash test verification.
Injury measures:
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection:
Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the seat.
Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags (standard); rear seat-mounted torso airbags (optional)
- Electronic stability control
- Antilock brakes
- Daytime running lights
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC 4-door 4wd
- Class: Midsize luxury/near luxury car
- Weight: 3,688 lbs.
- Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 107 in.
- Length: 189 in.
- Width: 73 in.
- Engine: 3.6 L V6
- EPA ratings: 19 mpg city | 29 mpg highway
