2009 Volkswagen CC vs. 2010 BMW X3
To start off, 2010 BMW X3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen CC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen CC would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X3 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen CC. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen CC.
Because 2010 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen CC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X3 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 BMW X3 (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen CC. (281 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen CC | 2010 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | CC | X3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
