Volkswagen Passat vs Toyota Camry: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Volkswagen · 2023–present

Passat B9

C PI 490

Version (11 versions)

Power: 110 kW150 PS
0–100 km/h: 9.3 s
Top speed: 222 km/h
Kerb mass: 1,573 kg

Version spec sheet

Toyota · 2023–present

Camry XV80

Version (13 versions)

Power: 168 kW228 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Top speed: -
Kerb mass: -

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Passat B9 1 Camry XV80 0

City Too close to call Length: 4,917 mm vs 4,885 mm
Off-road Passat B9 Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Station wagon vs Front-wheel drive · Sedan

In plain words

Toyota Camry has more power: 168 kW (228 PS) against 110 kW (150 PS) for Volkswagen Passat. Volkswagen Passat is 32 mm longer than Toyota Camry (4,917 mm vs 4,885 mm). Volkswagen Passat is the older design (from 1973); Toyota Camry arrived in 1982. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Passat is the pick for off-road. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Toyota Camry yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Passat B9 · Camry XV80

	Passat B9	Camry XV80
Length	4,917 mm193.6 in	4,885 mm192.3 in −32 mm −1.3 in −0.7%
Width	1,852 mm72.9 in	1,840 mm72.4 in −12 mm −0.5 in −0.6%
Height	1,506 mm59.3 in	1,445 mm56.9 in −61 mm −2.4 in −4.1%
Wheelbase	2,841 mm111.9 in	2,825 mm111.2 in −16 mm −0.6 in −0.6%
Fits a standard garage?	Tight	Tight

Difference vs Passat B9 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

General
	Volkswagen Passat	Toyota Camry
Version	Passat B9 · 1.5 eTSI · petrol · 110 kW (150 PS)	Camry XV80 · 2.5 Hybrid FWD · 168 kW (228 PS)
Production years	2023–present	2023–present
Body	Station wagon	Sedan
Country	Germany	Japan
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp	168 kW (228 PS) 225 hp Better
Power, all versions	81–206 kW (110–280 PS) 109–276 hp	107–224 kW (145–305 PS) 143–300 hp
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	9.3 s	No data
Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it.	222 km/h 138 mph	No data
Power per tonne	70 kW/t 85 hp/ton calculated	No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Hybrid
Engine	1,498 cc · 4 cyl 1.5 l	2,487 cc · 4 cyl 2.5 l
Gearbox	No data	CVT
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,917 mm 193.6 in	4,885 mm 192.3 in
Width	1,852 mm 72.9 in	1,840 mm 72.4 in
Height	1,506 mm 59.3 in	1,445 mm 56.9 in
Wheelbase	2,841 mm 111.9 in	2,825 mm 111.2 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	1,573 kg 3,468 lb	No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	690 l 24.4 cu ft	No data
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops.	66 l 17.4 gal US	No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip.	5.3 l/100 km 44.4 mpg US	No data
CO₂	120 g/km	No data
Fuel cost per year	€1,390/year estimated	No data
Range on a full tank	1,245 km 774 mi estimated	No data
Safety
Euro NCAP	★★★★★ (2024)	No data

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.