2010 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Camry. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Camry.
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 GTI (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Camry. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Toyota Camry | 2011 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Camry | GTI |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4211 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |