Volkswagen Passat B8 vs Toyota Camry XV50: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Volkswagen · 2014–2023
Passat B8
- Power
- 115 kW156 PS
- Top speed
- -
Photo: Acgskup / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Toyota · 2011–2017
Camry XV50
- Power
- 110 kW150 PS
- Top speed
- 202 km/h
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
At a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
Categories won: Passat B8 1 Camry XV50 0
- Family Passat B8 Boot: 586 l vs 506 l
- City Too close to call Length: 4,800 mm vs 4,865 mm
In plain words
Volkswagen Passat B8 has more power: 115 kW (156 PS) against 110 kW (150 PS) for Toyota Camry XV50. Toyota Camry XV50 is 65 mm longer than Volkswagen Passat B8 (4,865 mm vs 4,800 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.
Size and weight
Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.
| Passat B8 | Camry XV50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,800 mm189.0 in | 4,865 mm191.5 in +65 mm +2.6 in +1.4% |
| 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. † from another version of this generation.
Full specifications
| Volkswagen Passat B8 | Toyota Camry XV50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 1.4 · plug-in hybrid · 115 kW (156 PS) | 110 kW (150 PS) |
| Production years | 2014–2023 | 2011–2017 |
| Body | Sedan, Station wagon | Sedan |
| Country | Germany | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 115 kW (156 PS) 154 hp Better | 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 |
| 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 | 202 km/h 126 mph |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | No data |
| Engine | 1,400 cc 1.4 l | No data |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | No data |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm 189.0 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 |
| 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. | 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. | No data | 7.2 l/100 km 32.7 mpg US |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP | ★★★★★ (2014) | No data |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).
† from another version of this generation.