2021 Toyota Camry vs 2021 Volkswagen Passat

2021 Toyota Camry

#4 in Mid-Size Cars

2021 Volkswagen Passat

#14 in Mid-Size Cars

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Hybrid LE CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Camry Hybrid LE CVT	51	53	$25,088	$27,270
Camry Hybrid SE CVT	44	47	$26,483	$28,785
Camry Hybrid XLE CVT	44	47	$29,597	$32,170
Camry Hybrid XSE CVT	44	47	$30,102	$32,720
Camry LE Automatic	28	39	$22,916	$25,045
Camry LE Automatic AWD	25	34	$24,197	$26,445
Camry SE Automatic	28	39	$24,170	$26,560
Camry SE Automatic AWD	25	34	$25,444	$27,960
Camry SE Nightshade Automatic	28	39	$24,807	$27,260
Camry SE Nightshade Automatic AWD	25	34	$26,081	$28,660
Camry TRD V6 Automatic	22	31	$29,357	$32,260
Camry XLE Automatic	27	38	$27,250	$29,945
Camry XLE Automatic AWD	25	34	$28,524	$31,345
Camry XLE V6 Automatic	22	33	$31,913	$35,070
Camry XSE Automatic	27	38	$27,750	$30,495
Camry XSE Automatic AWD	25	34	$29,024	$31,895
Camry XSE V6 Automatic	22	32	$32,413	$35,620

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2.0T R-Line Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Passat 2.0T R-Line Automatic	24	36	$28,765	$29,995
Passat 2.0T S Automatic	24	36	$23,011	$23,995
Passat 2.0T SE Automatic	24	36	$25,888	$26,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,088

$28,765

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,270

$29,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$455 / month

$500 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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5.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Toyota Camry elevates its family-sedan game with grabby looks and hybrid power.

The 2021 Volkswagen Passat base model offers good value at a time when new car prices are spiking.

TCC Likes

The body still intrigues
Big, buff V-6
Fuel-sipping hybrid

Value
Trunk space
Standard safety features

TCC Dislikes

Looks more sporty than it is
Meh base engine
Some styling foibles

Balky 6-speed
Small touchscreen
Interior storage spaces

Fuel Economy

City

51 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

53 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

55.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.9

102

Second Leg Room (in)

39.1

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

Second Hip Room (in)

54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

56.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

42.4

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

72.2

Track Width, Front (in)

62.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.7

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

192.1

193.6

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.2

Wheelbase (in)

111.2

110.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.1

15.9

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

10.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

36.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/65VR16

P235/40HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/65VR16

P235/40HR19

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3480

3314

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

163 @ 3600

206 @ 1700

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

208 @ 5700

174 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

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

3.88

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)

1.14

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.46

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.56

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.19

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.51

Summary

Vehicle Name

Toyota Camry

Volkswagen Passat

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

3.4

6.4

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

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

2021 Toyota Camry

2021 Camry on sale now
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2021 Volkswagen Passat

2021 VW Passat is here and on sale
Leases: From $279 per month for 39 months
Rebates: Up to $1,750 in unadvertised savings
Finance: From 0% APR for 60 months

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