2011 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Camry and 2011 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Camry (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 790 kg more than 2011 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 T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Camry. (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Camry | 2011 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Camry | T5 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
