2018 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2018 Toyota Camry

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat and 2018 Toyota Camry contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Volkswagen Passat and the 2018 Toyota Camry.

In comparing the 2018 Volkswagen Passat's and the 2018 Toyota Camry's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Volkswagen Passat has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2018 Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat's and the 2018 Toyota Camry's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Toyota Camry is a better car than the 2018 Volkswagen Passat.

Pricing: A used 2018 Volkswagen Passat ranges from $8,950 to $19,415 while a used 2018 Toyota Camry is priced between $13,000 to $25,320.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Volkswagen Passat loses 48.2 percent of its value and the 2018 Toyota Camry loses 35.5 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Toyota Camry retains 12.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Volkswagen Passat.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Volkswagen Passat is 7.8 out of 10 while the Toyota Camry's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Volkswagen Passat being ranked 7 out of 11 Best Midsize Cars and the Toyota Camry being ranked 3 out of 11.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Volkswagen Passat is 7.6 out of 10. For the Toyota Camry the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Camry a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volkswagen Passat.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Volkswagen Passat’s base engine makes 174 horsepower, and the 2018 Toyota Camry base engine makes 203 horsepower. The Passat is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 666 miles. The Camry is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 595 miles.This gives the 2018 Toyota Camry the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Volkswagen Passat the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the 2018 Volkswagen Passat has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2018 Toyota Camry has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear head room. The 2018 Volkswagen Passat and 2018 Toyota Camry are comparable in regards to front head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2018 Toyota Camry has higher safety ratings than the 2018 Volkswagen Passat, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.86 out of 5 Stars.