2005 Toyota Camry vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen CC (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (157 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 304 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Camry | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Camry | CC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1444 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2711 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
