Comparing the 2014 Toyota Camry & the 2014 Volkswagen Passat

When looking for a car, you must realize that it is a very important life decision of what car you choose. Whether it is for you, your family, your 16 year old kid, always remember to choose the car with the best features suited for you or the individual receiving the car. When it comes to buying sedans, you should want a high quality car that is great for long term situations, has great fuel efficiency, and cutting edge features to top it off. The 2014 Toyota Camry and the 2014 Volkswagen Passat are both great choices in this category. Which one is better though? Let's compare.

2014 Toyota Camry
Everyone knows that Toyota is leading the world into the next generation of safety, comfort, family positioning, and combining gadgets and luxury on top of all of that. Toyota is one of the most bought cars in all of America. Shouldn't that tell you something? They have excellent cars for all types of buyers. The Toyota Camry actually has been the bestselling passenger car in America for years now so you can expect that the latest 2014 Toyota Camry will not disappoint. This car is a perfect choice for a buyer looking for value, safety, luxury, and comfort.

Price – Starting MSRP of $22,235

Miles-Per-Gallon
City: 21 mpg
Highway: 35 mpg

Pros:
• Ten standard air bags
• 43 mpg hybrid
• Cockpit is clearly laid out
• Standard Bluetooth
• Strong safety ratings
• Smooth ride and handling
• Free maintenance at 24 months or 25,000 miles
• Sleek design
• 170 lb.-ft. of torque at 4100 rpm
• Front leg room: 41.6 in
• Rear leg room: 38.9 in

Cons:
• Rear seatback does not fold flat
• Automatic headlights are not available

2014 Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen has been catching up and following the footsteps of Toyota but does that mean they are there yet? They do have very similar cars as Toyota does and the style seems to be going in somewhat of the same direction but they have not quite reached Toyota's standards. The new 2014 Volkswagen Passat has a 5 cylinder engine but still keeps its TDI intact. It has just as much space as the 2014 Toyota Camry does as they both offer a significant amount of leg room, front head room, front shoulder room, and rear shoulder room. The 2014 Volkswagen Passat is great for VW fans and offers comfort, economic features, safety, and value.

Price – Starting MSRP of $20,995

Miles-Per-Gallon
City: 20 mpg
Highway: 43 mpg

Pros:
• Expansive rear seat
• Turbodiesel fuel economy
• Simple design that is attractive
• Smooth ride and handling
• Strong safety ratings
• Free maintenance at 36 months or 36,000 miles
• 177 lb.-ft. of torque at 4250 rpm
• Automatic headlights
• Front leg room: 42.4 in
• Rear leg room: 39.1 in

Cons:
• Dull base engine
• Still has that tacky plastic trim
• Outside noises are noticeable from inside the car
• The features and options lists are not at their best

Overall, the race is pretty close. They are both great cars so the choice really depends on the specific person that is buying the car. When you are purchasing a car, you have to love absolutely everything about it otherwise it is not worth buying. Sit in the car, go for a test drive, and let your heart decide which one is meant for you. We can only tell you the technical comparisons and then let you choose which car for yourself.

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