2006 Subaru Baja vs. 2010 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen CC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Baja. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Baja would be higher. At 2,458 cc, 2006 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen CC (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Baja. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Baja weights approximately 13 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
Because 2006 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen CC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen CC (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Baja | 2010 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Subaru | Volkswagen |
| Model | Baja | CC |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
