Volkswagen Beetle vs Toyota Camry
Overview | |
MSRP$20,220 | MSRP |
Average price$14,519 | Average price$20,118 |
Listings1554 | Listings9379 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryAs Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Camry is a perennial favorite among families, pragmatics, and the performatively conscientious. It’s earned its popularity, with a reputation for reliability and safety, but it also hasn’t had as many competitors to contend with as its crossover siblings have. The few rivals it does have are all either new or recently refreshed, and now, the same can be said of the Camry. It debuts a new look, new features, and a new hybrid powertrain, and it sets a new baseline standard for the high-selling midsize sedan. Verdict: Toyota knows its audience. The 2025 Toyota Camry gives the people what they want, with up-to-date styling and tech, a strong value proposition helped along by excellent fuel economy, and, most importantly, no fatal flaws that might push a brand loyalist out of their comfort zone. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3020 lbs | Curb Weight3425 lbs |
Height58.6 in | Height56.9 in |
Length168.8 in | Length192.7 in |
Width71.9 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase100.1 in | Wheelbase111.2 in |
Maximum Payload761 lbs | Maximum Payload925 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,220 | |
Average price | $14,519 | $20,118 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | As Volkswagen prepares to 86 the Beetle in favor of its new retro retread, the electric I.D. Buzz, it has decided to use the little nod to nostalgia as one of the promotional platforms for its new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. With a new combustion cycle developed at VW, this larger engine offers the Beetle some extra economy for its final lap. But rather than letting the Beetle fade into iconic history, VW has a last blast to bestow in the form of a special “Coast” edition that comes with a unique trim treatment and paint job. | The Camry is a perennial favorite among families, pragmatics, and the performatively conscientious. It’s earned its popularity, with a reputation for reliability and safety, but it also hasn’t had as many competitors to contend with as its crossover siblings have. The few rivals it does have are all either new or recently refreshed, and now, the same can be said of the Camry. It debuts a new look, new features, and a new hybrid powertrain, and it sets a new baseline standard for the high-selling midsize sedan. Verdict: Toyota knows its audience. The 2025 Toyota Camry gives the people what they want, with up-to-date styling and tech, a strong value proposition helped along by excellent fuel economy, and, most importantly, no fatal flaws that might push a brand loyalist out of their comfort zone. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 33 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3020 lbs | 3425 lbs |
Height | 58.6 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 192.7 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | 925 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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