2008 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen CC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen CC (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Camry. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Volkswagen CC (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Camry | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Camry | CC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
