Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Camry | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,806 mm | 4,201 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,509 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 55 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 998 mm | -12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,387 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 978 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,341 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 902 mm | 71 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 425 L | 425 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 | 1,303 L | 14 |
2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
excellent legroom see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long and short trips see full Toyota Camry review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
more comfortable than Accord and Nissan see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very noisy at high way speeds. see full Toyota Camry review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Just could not get comfortable. see full Toyota Camry review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is another subjective measurement. Our experience driving our 06 and 08 Accords has been that we feel little discomfort or back pain during long trips. We did have more such problems with our 05 and 06 rentals, although not severe. see full Toyota Camry review |
2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |