Volkswagen Passat B8 vs Toyota Camry XV50: 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 523

Version (8 versions)

Power: 110 kW150 PS
0–100 km/h: 8.4 s
Top speed: 220 km/h
Kerb mass: 1,387 kg

Version spec sheet

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Toyota · 2011–2017

Camry XV50

Version

Power: 110 kW150 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Top speed: 202 km/h
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 2 Camry XV50 0

Family Passat B8 Boot: 586 l vs 506 l
City Passat B8 Length: 4,767 mm vs 4,865 mm; Consumption: 4.9 l/100 km vs 7.2 l/100 km

In plain words

Toyota Camry XV50 is 98 mm longer than Volkswagen Passat B8 (4,865 mm vs 4,767 mm). Volkswagen Passat B8 has the bigger boot: 586 l against 506 l. Toyota Camry XV50 is the older design (from 2011); Volkswagen Passat B8 arrived in 2014. On the catalog figures, the Volkswagen Passat B8 is the pick for family and city. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Toyota Camry XV50 yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Size and weight

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

Passat B8 · Camry XV50

	Passat B8	Camry XV50
Length	4,767 mm187.7 in	4,865 mm191.5 in +98 mm +3.9 in +2.1%
Width	1,832 mm72.1 in	1,820 mm71.7 in −12 mm −0.5 in −0.7%
Height	1,456 mm57.3 in	1,470 mm57.9 in +14 mm +0.6 in +1.0%
Boot	586 l20.7 cu ft	506 l17.9 cu ft −80 l −2.8 cu ft −13.7%
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 XV50
Version	1.4 TSI · petrol · 110 kW (150 PS)	110 kW (150 PS)
Production years	2014–2023	2011–2017
Body	Sedan	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	110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp
Power, all versions	81–206 kW (110–280 PS) 109–276 hp	107–200 kW (145–272 PS) 143–268 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills.	No data	199 Nm 147 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.	8.4 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.	220 km/h 137 mph Better	202 km/h 126 mph
Power per tonne	79 kW/t 96 hp/ton calculated	No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	No data
Engine	1,395 cc 1.4 l	No data
Gearbox	6-speed manual	No data
Drive	Front-wheel drive	No data
Dimensions and weight
Length	4,767 mm 187.7 in	4,865 mm 191.5 in
Width	1,832 mm 72.1 in	1,820 mm 71.7 in
Height	1,456 mm 57.3 in	1,470 mm 57.9 in
Wheelbase	No data	2,775 mm 109.3 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	1,387 kg 3,058 lb	No data
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram.	586 l 20.7 cu ft Better	506 l 17.9 cu ft
Fuel tank Why it matters: A larger tank means more distance between fuel stops.	59 l 15.6 gal US	No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip.	4.9 l/100 km 48.0 mpg US Better	7.2 l/100 km 32.7 mpg US
CO₂	115 g/km	No data
Fuel cost per year	€1,290/year estimated	No data
Range on a full tank	1,204 km 748 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 €1.75/l petrol.