2015 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2015 Toyota Camry vs Volkswagen Passat
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2015 Toyota Camry (28 MPG) costs about $1,661 a year to fuel and the 2015 Volkswagen Passat (28 MPG) about $1,661.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Toyota Camry
- Volkswagen Passat
Side by side
| Toyota Camry | Volkswagen Passat | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,661 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,661 |
| 28 MPG | Combined efficiency | 28 MPG |
| 25 MPG | City | 24 MPG |
| 34 MPG | Highway | 34 MPG |
| 103 cu ft | Passenger volume | 102 cu ft |
| 15 cu ft | Cargo volume | 16 cu ft |
| 313 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 318 g/mi |
| 7/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 7/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 1.8L 4-cyl turbo |
| 6-speed automatic | Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Toyota Camry vs Volkswagen Passat across model years
- Toyota Camry
- Volkswagen Passat
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Volkswagen Passat has more cargo space (16 vs. 15 cu ft).
Among 69 2015 midsize cars, the Toyota Camry ranks 28th and the Volkswagen Passat 29th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Toyota Camry vs. the Volkswagen Passat per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,661 for the Toyota Camry and $1,661 for the Volkswagen Passat.
Which has more cargo space?
The Volkswagen Passat, with 16 cu ft of luggage volume versus 15 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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