Toyota Camry vs Volkswagen Passat (2022)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$1,730
- Camry: $1,730 cheaper, 4 mpg better.
- Passat: 0.8 cu ft more cargo, 1.1 in more rear legroom.
- Passat wins 5 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Camry | Passat | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $26,840 | $28,570 | Camry |
| Horsepower | 203 hp | 174 hp | Camry |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 206 lb-ft | Passat |
| MPG combined | 32 mpg | 28 mpg | Camry |
| Cargo, max | 15.1 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | Passat |
| Cargo, seats up | 15.1 cu ft | 15.9 cu ft | Passat |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 39.1 in | Passat |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 42.4 in | About the same |
| Length | 192.1 in | 193.6 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,310 lb | 3,369 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | N/A | 1,000 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 5.7 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1 s estimate | 8.2 s estimate | Camry |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | Passat |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Camry LE FWD $25,845 | Passat SE FWD $27,575 | $1,730 |
| Passat SE FWD $27,575 | Camry SE FWD $27,385 | $190 |
Cost to run
Camry costs $2,759 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Camry | Passat |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $26,840 | $28,570 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,200 | $1,371 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,200 | $8,229 |
| Total, 6 years | $34,040 | $36,799 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Camry wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Camry | 6% |
| MPG | Camry | 13% |
| Power | Camry | 14% |
| Space | Passat | 5% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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