2013 Volkswagen CC: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2013 Volkswagen CC is a mid-cycle refresh with redesigned front and rear styling. It also gains five-passenger seating, upgraded lighting across the lineup, and a reshuffled trim range.
About the 2013 Volkswagen CC
1st generation CC (2009-2017 U.S.), major refresh year
Volkswagen pitches the CC as a style-first alternative to a regular midsize sedan: a sleek four-door with coupe-like rooflines, a more upscale cabin feel, and a driving character that lands between mainstream family cars and entry-level luxury sedans. The appeal is not maximum rear-seat room or trunk space. It is the combination of sharp looks, solid highway manners, turbo or V6 power, and a cabin that feels richer than a typical sedan at the time.
The 2013 CC ranges from the well-equipped, 200-hp turbo Sport to comfort-focused Lux models and the sharper-looking R-Line. Sport Plus adds navigation and adaptive headlights, while the 280-hp VR6 4Motion Executive pairs all-wheel drive with ventilated front seats, driver massage, premium audio, and parking sensors.
What changed, by category
2013 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 | V6, 3.6 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 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 | 17 mpg | 22 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 31 mpg | 31–32 mpg | 31–32 mpg | 27 mpg | 31 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 280 hp | 200 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 265 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.2 cu-ft | 13.2 cu-ft | 13.2 cu-ft | 13.2 cu-ft | 13.2 cu-ft | 13.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.3 in | 37.3 in | 37.3 in | 37.3 in | 37.3 in | 37.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Fog Lights | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | ||||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||||||
| Navigation System | ||||||
| Premium Audio | ||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Massage Front Seat | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2013 Volkswagen CC?
The biggest change is redesigned front and rear styling. The 2013 refresh also brings a five-seat cabin, standard Bi-Xenon headlights, standard LED taillights, and new wheel designs.
Does the 2013 Volkswagen CC seat five people?
Yes. The 2013 Volkswagen CC has a five-seat rear-bench layout, replacing the four-seat arrangement used previously.
Did the 2013 Volkswagen CC get new engines?
No. The refreshed CC retains its 200-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder and 280-hp 3.6-liter VR6 engines. The lineup changes how those engines are packaged rather than introducing a new engine.
Which Volkswagen CC trims joined the lineup for 2013?
Sport Plus and VR6 Lux joined the CC lineup for 2013. Sport Plus combines the turbo four-cylinder with an automatic transmission, navigation, and adaptive headlights, while VR6 Lux pairs the 280-hp V6 with front-wheel drive, leather seating, a larger navigation screen, and a rearview camera.
How is the 2013 Volkswagen CC different from the 2012 model?
The 2013 CC has refreshed front and rear styling, five seats instead of four, and standard Bi-Xenon headlights and LED taillights. It also replaces the Lux Limited and Lux Plus trims with Sport Plus and VR6 Lux, while carrying over the same core engines.