Volkswagen Passat CC 2008 vs Toyota Camry 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Passat CC) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Camry) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 179 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 232 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat CC engine produces 39 HP less power than Toyota Camry, but torque is 88 NM more than Toyota Camry. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat CC 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Passat CC 2008 2.0 engine Toyota Camry 2009 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota Camry 2009 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat CC is 2 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat CC is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 410 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat CC has 122 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Camry. The Toyota Camry may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat CC is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Camry, which means Volkswagen Passat CC can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4800 | |
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