Toyota Camry 2011 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2012
| 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: | 181 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Camry engine produces 11 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC, but torque is 119 NM less than Volkswagen Passat CC. Despite the higher power, Toyota Camry reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| 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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2011 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 2011 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| Toyota Camry is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat CC, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Camry is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 532 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat CC has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`970 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 15 000 | |
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