Toyota Camry Volkswagen Passat Variant

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Toyota Camry Volkswagen Passat Variant
Model years (differs) 2017-now 2023-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 41,995 € 46,990
Status Available Available
Fuel Hybrid Hybrid
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 84/100 72/100
Efficiency (differs) 80/100 70/100
Practicality (differs) 60/100 84/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 66/100 52/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Sedan Estate
Doors (differs) 4 5
Power (hp) (differs) 218 150
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 8.3 9.2
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 180 222
Length (mm) (differs) 4885 4917
Width (mm) (differs) 1840 1849
Height (mm) (differs) 1445 1497
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1660 1573
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.3 5.9
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) n/a 1800
Boot (l) (differs) 524 690
Seats 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • Toyota Camry · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (Toyota hybrid historically low) + aggregated owner reviews · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Camry · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption vs WLTP 5.3 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Camry · Practicality: Boot 524 l roomy, but 0 kg braked towing weight (no trailer), editorial weighting · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Camry · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP 5.3 l/100km hybrid without plug, indicative weighting · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Toyota Camry · Value retention: Limited EU volumes make residual-value indication less clear-cut per country · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (D-segment, previous Passat generations) + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world l/100km vs. WLTP (public forums, limited n for B9) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant · Practicality: Boot volume + towing weight + seats + editorial segment comparison · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant · Value retention: B9 too short on the market for reliable residual-value data points · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Volkswagen Passat Variant · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure hybrid 5.9 l/100km + exhaust emissions / LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21

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Profile · Hybrid 2.5 (XV70)

Toyota Camry

D-segment full-hybrid sedan with 218 hp system power. Strong points are a low real-world consumption and the Toyota hybrid reliability reputation; weak point the limited availability per EU market (Camry supply varies by country) and no braked towing weight (0 kg, not suitable for a trailer).

Profile · B9 (2024)

Volkswagen Passat Variant

Ninth Passat generation, in this market only as the Variant (estate) on the MQB-evo platform. Entry is the 1.5 eTSI mild hybrid with 150 hp; 690 litre boot, braked towing weight 1,800 kg. WLTP consumption 5.9 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.

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