The 2018 Volkswagen Passat offers many positive attributes for midsize sedan shoppers, such as its sophisticated styling, refined and comfortable cabin, premium amenities, advanced multimedia and safety features, and excellent performance. One of the Passat's biggest midsize sedan competitors is the Toyota Camry. See how they measure up in this 2018 Volkswagen Passat vs 2018 Toyota Camry comparison.
The 2018 Passat really separates from the 2018 Camry with is refined, spacious and feature-rich interior. It boasts premium amenities and design flourishes that you'd only expect to see in a luxury nameplate — but at a significantly lower cost. The cabin features many chrome accents, while the Passat SEL Premium grade offers the luxury of Vienna leather seats and a Golden Oak color layout. The new Passat offers seating for up to five passengers and a total passenger volume of 102 cu-ft, compared to 100.4 cu-ft for the Camry. Also, loading up for your adventures is easy with the Passat's 15.9 cu-ft trunk (14.1 cu-ft for the Camry).
2018 Volkswagen Passat | VS | 2018 Toyota Camry |
102 cu-ft | Passenger Volume | 100.4 cu-ft |
15.9 cu-ft | Trunk Volume | 14.1 cu-ft |
2.0L TSI turbocharged four-cylinder and 3.6L VR6 | Engine Options | 2.5L four-cylinder and 3.5L V6 |
Standard | Automatic Post Collision Braking System | No |
With its advanced chassis design, precise steering and state-of-the-art engine options, the 2018 Passat delivers a thoroughly enjoyable driving experience. The lower trim models come with the 174-hp 2.0L TSI turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the SEL Premium and GT come with the 280-hp 3.6L VR6. Also, with advanced safety features like the standard Intelligent Crash Response System, Automatic Post Collision Braking System and rearview camera, as well as the available Automatic Emergency Braking and Blind Spot Monitor, you can have the utmost peace of mind for safety in the 2018 Passat.
Here at Capistrano Volkswagen, we invite midsize sedan shoppers from Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach and other cities in Orange County to come see what the 2018 VW Passat has to offer!