Toyota Camry XV70 vs Volkswagen Passat B8: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Toyota · 2017–2024
Camry XV70
- Power
- 224 kW305 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- -
- Kerb mass
- -
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Volkswagen · 2014–2023
Passat B8
- Power
- 177 kW241 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.1 s
- Top speed
- 240 km/h
- Kerb mass
- 1,721 kg
Photo: Acgskup / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Camry XV70 0 Passat B8 1
- City Passat B8 Length: 4,767 mm vs 4,880 mm
- Off-road Too close to call Drive and body: Front-wheel drive · Sedan vs Front-wheel drive · Sedan
In plain words
Toyota Camry XV70 has more power: 224 kW (305 PS) against 177 kW (241 PS) for Volkswagen Passat B8. Toyota Camry XV70 is 113 mm longer than Volkswagen Passat B8 (4,880 mm vs 4,767 mm). Volkswagen Passat B8 is the older design (from 2014); Toyota Camry XV70 arrived in 2017. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Passat B8 is the pick for city. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Toyota Camry XV70 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Camry XV70 | Passat B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,880 mm192.1 in † | 4,767 mm187.7 in −113 mm −4.4 in −2.3% |
| Width | 1,840 mm72.4 in | 1,832 mm72.1 in −8 mm −0.3 in −0.4% |
| Height | 1,445 mm56.9 in | 1,456 mm57.3 in +11 mm +0.4 in +0.8% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | Yes |
Difference vs Camry XV70 (±). 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. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Toyota Camry XV70 | Volkswagen Passat B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 3.5 V6 · petrol · 224 kW (305 PS) | 2.0 TDI · diesel · 177 kW (241 PS) |
| Production years | 2017–2024 | 2014–2023 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Country | Japan | Germany |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 224 kW (305 PS) 300 hp Better | 177 kW (241 PS) 237 hp |
| Power, all versions | 155–224 kW (211–305 PS) 208–300 hp | 81–206 kW (110–280 PS) 109–276 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | No data | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft |
| 0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads. | No data | 6.1 s |
| Top speed Why it matters: Top speed hints at how relaxed the car is at motorway speeds, even if you never reach it. | No data | 240 km/h 149 mph |
| Power per tonne | No data | 103 kW/t 125 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 3,456 cc · 6 cyl 3.5 l | 1,968 cc 2.0 l |
| Gearbox | automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,880 mm 192.1 in † | 4,767 mm 187.7 in |
| Width | 1,840 mm 72.4 in | 1,832 mm 72.1 in |
| Height | 1,445 mm 56.9 in | 1,456 mm 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm 111.0 in | No data |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,721 kg 3,794 lb |
| Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. | No data | 586 l 20.7 cu ft † |
| Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops. | No data | 66 l 17.4 gal US |
| Economy and running costs | ||
| Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip. | No data | 7.7 l/100 km 30.5 mpg US |
| CO₂ | No data | 200 g/km |
| Fuel cost per year | No data | €1,910/year estimated |
| Range on a full tank | No data | 857 km 533 mi estimated |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | No data | ★★★★★ (2014) |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (2): Body, Drive.
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 €1.65/l diesel. † from another version of this generation.