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    • 2012 Volkswagen CC  RealSafeCars73Safety Rating

    #44 of 2012 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

    #96 of all 2012 vehicles


    The CC, a mainstay of Volkswagen's lineup since 2009, is a midsize sedan with seating up to 5. Strong on technology, it has offered Android Auto and Apple CarPlay since 2016. The Volkswagen CC packs some potency, exceeding the average horsepower for its class. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily bypass mud and snow. Volkswagen offers a 6-year, 72,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.

    The 2012 Volkswagen CC is below average compared to all vehicles.

    Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2012 Volkswagen CC has a score of 73, implying a 0.051% chance of driver death (4.6% chance of injury).

    We estimate that the 2012 Volkswagen CC has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0515% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 5.8791%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0515% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 5.8791% chance of being injured.

    Compared to the average vehicle, the 2012 Volkswagen CC is 10% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2012 Volkswagen CC is 2% more likely to result in a fatal accident.

    And it is about as safe as many comparable models.

    8859Nissan MaximaM. Eclipse SpyderHyundai AzeraLexus ISToyota AvalonToyota VenzaBuick RegalAudi A4Acura TSXChevrolet CamaroGMC TerrainVolkswagen CCComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2012 Volkswagen CC with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 59 to 88. The 2012 Volkswagen CC is safer than the 2012 Nissan Maxima, the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, the 2012 Hyundai Azera, and the 2012 Lexus IS and less safe than the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, the 2012 Acura TSX, the 2012 Audi A4, the 2012 Buick Regal, and the 2012 Toyota Venza. It is about as safe as the 2012 Toyota Avalon and the 2012 GMC Terrain.

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