2010 Volkswagen CC vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen CC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen CC would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 828 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen CC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen CC | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | CC | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1417 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
