2011 Toyota Avalon vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 108 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avalon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC 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, 2012 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avalon | CC |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
