Volkswagen Passat B8 vs Toyota Camry XV70: specs side by side

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

Volkswagen · 2014–2023

Passat B8

B PI 576

Version (8 versions)

Power: 177 kW241 PS
0–100 km/h: 6.1 s
Top speed: 240 km/h
Kerb mass: 1,721 kg

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Toyota · 2017–2024

Camry XV70

Version (8 versions)

Power: 155 kW211 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 B8 1 Camry XV70 0

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

Volkswagen Passat B8 has more power: 177 kW (241 PS) against 155 kW (211 PS) for Toyota Camry XV70. 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.

Passat B8 · Camry XV70

	Passat B8	Camry XV70
Length	4,767 mm187.7 in	4,880 mm192.1 in +113 mm +4.4 in +2.4%
Width	1,832 mm72.1 in	1,840 mm72.4 in +8 mm +0.3 in +0.4%
Height	1,456 mm57.3 in	1,445 mm56.9 in −11 mm −0.4 in −0.8%
Fits a standard garage?	Yes	Tight

Difference vs Passat B8 (±). 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 B8	Toyota Camry XV70
Version	2.0 TDI · diesel · 177 kW (241 PS)	2.5 Hybrid · 155 kW (211 PS)
Production years	2014–2023	2017–2024
Body	Sedan	Sedan
Country	Germany	Japan
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	177 kW (241 PS) 237 hp Better	155 kW (211 PS) 208 hp
Power, all versions	81–206 kW (110–280 PS) 109–276 hp	155–224 kW (211–305 PS) 208–300 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills.	500 Nm 369 lb-ft	No data
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	6.1 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.	240 km/h 149 mph	No data
Power per tonne	103 kW/t 125 hp/ton calculated	No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Diesel	Hybrid
Engine	1,968 cc 2.0 l	2,487 cc · 4 cyl 2.5 l
Gearbox	7-speed automatic	CVT
Drive	Front-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,767 mm 187.7 in	4,880 mm 192.1 in
Width	1,832 mm 72.1 in	1,840 mm 72.4 in
Height	1,456 mm 57.3 in	1,445 mm 56.9 in
Wheelbase	No data	2,820 mm 111.0 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	1,721 kg 3,794 lb	No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	586 l 20.7 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.	7.7 l/100 km 30.5 mpg US	No data
CO₂	200 g/km	No data
Fuel cost per year	€1,910/year estimated	No data
Range on a full tank	857 km 533 mi estimated	No data
Safety
Euro NCAP	★★★★★ (2014)	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 €1.65/l diesel. † from another version of this generation.