Toyota Camry coming from the house of Toyota is a benchmark in case of driving experience while Volkswagen Passat from the German car makers is a new entry level sedan in the luxury car segment. Toyota Camry is equipped with the 2494cc of DOHC petrol engine successfully churning out maximum power of 178.5 bhp and a top torque of233 Nm at 4100rpm. This nippy engine merely takes 7.8 seconds to sweep 0-100kmph on speedometer.
On the contrary, the luxury symbol Volkswagen Passat has power mill equipped with a 1.8L, 1798cc petrol engine with four modern cylinders and an in-built six speed slick shift manual gearbox. This almighty engine of Passat is capable enough to churn out peak power of 160 PS at 4500-6200rpm and maximum torque of 250 Nm at 1500-4500 rpm. This powerful engine reaches 100 Kmph merely in 8.6 seconds with a topmost speed of 220 Kmph.
Moving to the exterior and interior features, Toyota Camry is conferred with classy power steering wheel mounted with audio controls, awesome storage features, AUX-in supported music system, and electro-chromatic rear view mirrors which is simply amazing. The dynamic and vibrant exteriors just make one to fall in love with Camry. Fabulous chrome finished grille, sporty fog lamps, striking 16 inches, 10 spoke alloy wheels, elegant moon roof intelligent wipers etc. are listed among the main highlights of the sedan.
The VW Passat being the epitome of style and aura carries overwhelming interiors which are just irresistible. The elegant dashboard thigh support, ample legroom space, front seats with memory function electric and 12 way adjustments, loading facility in rear seats, ample legroom space, the leather covered 3 Spoke multi-functional power steering wheel are counted among the fascinating features. The wonderful combination of wooden trim and good-looking decor of the optimum quality gives a royal touch to the interiors and the vivid aluminum finish in inlay add to the royalty of the sedan. The Passat carries bold and aggressive exteriors which overwhelms the car buyers.
The prominent horizontal chrome strips in the grille, the angular headlamps accompanied with bi-Xenon projector units along with a cleaning system and a string of LEDs, front chrome grille engraved in it the striking logo of the company promising quality, circular rear lights giving a charismatic looks to Passat, etc. adds to the supremacy of the luxurious sedan.
Overall, Camry is winning the race, VW Passat being less preferred as Passat starts off with a more economical base. The Volkswagen Passat is a premium category Sedan Car but price factor is something which pushes it behind Camry in the race. The VW Passat offers brilliant performance and handling which results in unadulterated pleasure of driving. Though little less in looks which are taken over by Passat, Toyota Camry is still a brilliant car and less over-priced having a bright future. The Passat extra legroom will always be appreciated and cannot be ignored as far as one is planning to fill the rear seat.
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