
The Camry’s archrivals also boast sleek shapes, classy interiors, and strong optional engines.
The Honda Accord has been around a few years and yet still seems to do everything its rival can, only a little better.
The latest Nissan Altima can be had with a strong turbo-4 or all-wheel drive, but the two can’t be combined.
The revamped VW Passat this year looks good, though it’s still the old model underneath.
The redesigned Subaru Legacy should be at the top of your list—its standard all-wheel drive has no major fuel-economy penalty, though there’s no hybrid yet.
The Mazda 6 feels a class up in most respects, with a price to match, but its turbo-4 doesn’t deliver the punch it should.
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The 2021 Toyota Camry elevates its family-sedan game with grabby looks and hybrid power. |
The 2020 Honda Accord is one of the best sedans available, a must-drive for any shopper. |
The 2020 Mazda 6 gives drivers a last great shot to stay crossover-free. |
The 2020 Nissan Altima is a handsome sedan with a great-looking price. |
The 2020 Subaru Legacy sedan is a stellar value with impressive tech. |
The 2020 VW Passat’s new-look exterior comes for free; it’s the same price or less than the outgoing version. |
MSRP From | |||||
$24,970 | $24,270 | $24,100 | $24,300 | $22,745 | $22,995 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
22 MPG City / 53 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 47 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars |
Style Name | |||||
LE Automatic (Natl) | LX 1.5T CVT | Sport Automatic | 2.5 S Sedan | CVT | 2.0T S Automatic |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2021 Toyota Camry vs. 2020 Honda Accord | 2021 Toyota Camry vs. 2020 Mazda MAZDA6 | 2021 Toyota Camry vs. 2020 Nissan Altima | 2021 Toyota Camry vs. 2020 Subaru Legacy | 2021 Toyota Camry vs. 2020 Volkswagen Passat |