Toyota Camry XV50 vs Volkswagen Passat B8: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Toyota · 2011–2017
Camry XV50
- Power
- 110 kW150 PS
- 0–100 km/h
- -
- Top speed
- 202 km/h
- Kerb mass
- -
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
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 XV50 0 Passat B8 2
- Family Passat B8 Boot: 586 l vs 506 l
- City Passat B8 Length: 4,767 mm vs 4,865 mm
In plain words
Volkswagen Passat B8 has more power: 177 kW (241 PS) against 110 kW (150 PS) for Toyota Camry XV50. 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.
| Camry XV50 | Passat B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,865 mm191.5 in | 4,767 mm187.7 in −98 mm −3.9 in −2.0% |
| Width | 1,820 mm71.7 in | 1,832 mm72.1 in +12 mm +0.5 in +0.7% |
| Height | 1,470 mm57.9 in | 1,456 mm57.3 in −14 mm −0.6 in −1.0% |
| Boot | 506 l17.9 cu ft | 586 l20.7 cu ft † +80 l +2.8 cu ft +15.8% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Tight | Yes |
Difference vs Camry XV50 (±). 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 XV50 | Volkswagen Passat B8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | 110 kW (150 PS) | 2.0 TDI · diesel · 177 kW (241 PS) |
| Production years | 2011–2017 | 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. | 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp | 177 kW (241 PS) 237 hp Better |
| Power, all versions | 107–200 kW (145–272 PS) 143–268 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. | 199 Nm 147 lb-ft | 500 Nm 369 lb-ft Better |
| 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. | 202 km/h 126 mph | 240 km/h 149 mph Better |
| Power per tonne | No data | 103 kW/t 125 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | No data | Diesel |
| Engine | No data | 1,968 cc 2.0 l |
| Gearbox | No data | 7-speed automatic |
| Drive | No data | Front-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,865 mm 191.5 in | 4,767 mm 187.7 in |
| Width | 1,820 mm 71.7 in | 1,832 mm 72.1 in |
| Height | 1,470 mm 57.9 in | 1,456 mm 57.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm 109.3 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. | 506 l 17.9 cu ft | 586 l 20.7 cu ft † Better |
| 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. | 7.2 l/100 km 32.7 mpg US Better | 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 (1): Body.
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.