The Comparative Analysis :
VW CC 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 12) vs. BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 34,500
€ 41,400
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW CC 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 420i Coupé.
VW CC 1.8 TSI
BMW 420i Coupé
55.8
73
82.3
54.8
71.9
79.4
73 in
Width
71.9 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.8 in
Height
54.8 in
106.7
189.1
110.6
182.6
189.1 in
Length
182.6 in
106.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CC 1.8 TSI
BMW 420i Coupé
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.23 %
General
VW CC 1.8 TSI
BMW 420i Coupé
3C/35
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CC 1.8 TSI
BMW 420i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
*CDA*
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW CC 1.8 TSI
158 hp
181 hp
BMW 420i Coupé
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW CC 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 420i Coupé
Performance
VW CC 1.8 TSI
BMW 420i Coupé
139 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW CC 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420i Coupé
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21.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
VW CC 1.8 TSI
21.22 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CC 1.8 TSI
BMW 420i Coupé
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW CC 1.8 TSI
33 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
604 mi
Range
583 mi
VW CC 1.8 TSI
604 mi
583 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
Environmental Impact
136.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
VW CC 1.8 TSI
136.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CC 1.8 TSI
BMW 420i Coupé
4
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
