2011 Volkswagen CC: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2011 Volkswagen CC is a trim and powertrain reshuffle. The front-wheel-drive V6 model is gone, leaving the V6 only in the all-wheel-drive VR6 4Motion Executive, while the turbo four-cylinder lineup gains clearer Lux tiers and a standalone R-Line.
About the 2011 Volkswagen CC
1st generation CC (2009-2011 original U.S. body style), third model year and late-cycle lineup reshuffle before the 2012 cabin/equipment refresh.
Volkswagen marketed the CC as a “Comfort Coupe”: a four-door car with the low roofline and frameless-door look of a coupe, but enough everyday usefulness for sedan buyers. Its main draw was style and cabin atmosphere rather than maximum space. Compared with a typical midsize sedan, the CC leaned harder into premium-feeling materials, four individual seats, turbo power, and a more upscale, European road feel at a price below many luxury-brand rivals.
The 2011 CC remains a four-seat, coupe-shaped sedan, ranging from the turbocharged Sport to the V6-powered VR6 4Motion Executive with all-wheel drive, leather, climate-controlled front seats, and premium audio. The Lux trims emphasize comfort and technology: Lux has navigation, Lux Plus adds a panoramic sunroof and rearview camera, and Lux Limited adds adaptive Bi-Xenon headlights. R-Line gives the turbo four-cylinder CC sportier bodywork and darkened taillights without adding more power.
What changed, by category
2011 Volkswagen CC specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter / 4-Cyl, Turbo, PZEV, 2.0 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd DSG w/Tiptronic | Automatic, 6-Spd DSG w/Tiptronic | Automatic, 6-Spd DSG w/Tiptronic | Automatic, 6-Spd DSG w/Tiptronic | Automatic, 6-Spd DSG w/Tiptronic | Automatic, 6-Spd w/Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft | 13 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.3 in | 37.3 in | 37.3 in | 37.3 in | 37.3 in | 37.3 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| HID Headlights | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | ||||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled Seats | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2011 Volkswagen CC redesigned?
No. The 2011 Volkswagen CC keeps the same body, four-seat cabin layout, and basic design as 2010. Its changes center on reshuffled trims, equipment, and V6 availability.
Which 2011 Volkswagen CC has the V6 and all-wheel drive?
Only the 2011 CC VR6 4Motion Executive has the 3.6-liter V6 and all-wheel drive. Volkswagen dropped the front-wheel-drive VR6 Sport, so every other 2011 trim uses the turbocharged four-cylinder.
How do the 2011 CC Lux, Lux Plus, and Lux Limited differ?
Lux is the core comfort-and-navigation trim, while Lux Plus adds a panoramic sunroof, larger navigation screen, rearview camera, ambient lighting, wood trim, and HomeLink. Lux Limited builds on Lux Plus with adaptive Bi-Xenon headlights.
What changed with the 2011 Volkswagen CC R-Line?
The R-Line becomes a standalone trim for 2011 rather than an appearance package. It uses the same turbocharged four-cylinder as other 2.0T models but has sportier lower bodywork, fog lights, and darkened taillights.
Is the 2011 Volkswagen CC substantially different from the 2010 model?
No. The main difference is how the lineup is organized: the front-wheel-drive V6 trim is dropped, Luxury is renamed Lux, VR6 4Motion becomes VR6 4Motion Executive, and Lux Plus, Lux Limited, and R-Line join the trim list.