2009 Passat CC Car Review. Volkswagen took the mechanical components of the “classic” Passat sedan and created the Passat CC (Comfort Coupe) with a nod to the Mercedes-Benz CLS concept, that is, a four-door sedan that looks like a coupe. The four-passenger CC is offered in three versions, two with a four-cylinder and one with a V6. Volkswagen’s 4Motion four-wheel-drive system is available only on the V6 model, and it is standard. The CC is 5 cm lower and 2 cm closer to the ground than the sedan but otherwise similar in size.
This new Passat should prove attractive to people looking for a vehicle that combines comfort, roominess, an engine (4-cylinder) that’s both powerful and not too thirsty, and bolder styling. The CC is also fun to drive on all types of roads. It is unfortunate that deficient road noise suppression tarnishes what is otherwise a very positive score.
The 2.0 direct-injection turbo-charged 4-cylinder engine outputs 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. Acceleration and pickup are energetic. With torque at a maximum from 1700 rpm to 5000 rpm, turbo lag is practically inexistent, which means that acceleration and pickup are nearly instantaneous. Considering its performance, this engine is not overly thirsty.

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