2017 Toyota Camry vs 2017 Volkswagen Passat

2017 Toyota Camry

2017 Volkswagen Passat

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Hybrid LE CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Camry Hybrid LE CVT	42	38	$24,647	$26,790
Camry Hybrid SE CVT	40	37	$25,756	$27,995
Camry Hybrid XLE CVT	40	37	$27,729	$30,140
Camry LE Automatic	24	33	$21,109	$23,070
Camry SE Automatic	24	33	$21,694	$23,840
Camry XLE Automatic	24	33	$23,942	$26,310
Camry XLE V6 Automatic	21	30	$28,547	$31,370
Camry XSE Automatic	24	33	$23,942	$26,310
Camry XSE V6 Automatic	21	30	$28,547	$31,370

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1.8T S Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Passat 1.8T S Automatic	23	34	$21,520	$22,440
Passat 1.8T SE Automatic	23	34	$24,450	$25,495
Passat 1.8T SE w/Technology Automatic	23	34	$26,847	$27,995
Passat 1.8T SEL Premium Automatic	23	34	$29,724	$30,995
Passat R-Line w/Comfort Pkg Automatic	23	34	$22,993	$23,975
Passat V6 SE w/Technology DSG	20	28	$28,093	$29,295
Passat V6 SEL Premium DSG	20	28	$32,601	$33,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,647

$21,520

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,790

$22,440

Monthly Payment Estimate

$447 / month

$374 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 Toyota Camry is a comfortable commuter without much pretension; a very good appliance for car buyers who prefer substance over style.

The 2017 Volkswagen Passat is a conservative pick in the mid-size pack with generous interior space.

TCC Likes

Very good base infotainment
Refined ride
Quiet cabin

Large rear seat for adults
Supple ride and good handling
Straightforward layout and simple style

TCC Dislikes

Aging gasoline powertrains
Wireless phone charger is mildly useful
Lack of USB ports

Too-conservative exterior
Limited feature availability
Noticably windy and noisy

Fuel Economy

City

42 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

37.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.7

102

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.6

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

54.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

38.9

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

38.3

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

58.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

109.3

110.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

72.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

62.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

190.9

191.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

15.9

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.4

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

010B

Front Tire Size

P205/65VR16

P215/60TR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

010B

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/65VR16

P215/60TR16

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3485

3263

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 7

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

156 @ 4500

184 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 5700

170 @ 4800

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.87

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.04

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

Summary

Vehicle Name

Toyota Camry

Volkswagen Passat

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

4.5

6.5

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

330

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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