Toyota Camry 2009 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Camry) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Passat CC) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 179 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 232 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Toyota Camry engine produces 39 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC, but torque is 88 NM less than Volkswagen Passat CC. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | no data | |
| 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: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| Toyota Camry is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat CC, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Camry is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 532 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Camry has 122 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. This could mean that the Toyota Camry uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Camry is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means Toyota Camry can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4400 | |
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