The new Volkswagen Passat for sale in Orlando FL is a mid-sized sedan from the German automaker that keeps getting better with age. That's better as in better looking, better performance car, better mileage and more.
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Now in its eighth generation, the new Volkswagen Passat is designed with German style, but built in Chattanooga, Tennessee for the North American market. It's loaded with practicality too, now including Volkswagen CarNet and built-in Wi-Fi standard.
One of its main rivals is the mid-sized Toyota Camry. Now 37 years old, it has been a best-seller since its introduction in 1983. The Japanese car is available with a wide range of standard safety features and offers good looks and value.
Passat vs Camry Exterior
The new Volkswagen Passat is a four-door, mid-size sedan that looks sharp, coming or going. Introduced 47 years ago in 1973, the Volkswagen Passat has undergone quite a few changes and improvements that affect its handling and performance, not to mention its spaciousness.
The new Volkswagen Passat features a bold, yet conservative three-bar grille with a handsome and flowing greenhouse that is as aerodynamically fit as it is good looking. LED headlamps light the way and flow into body panels that lead the way to the rear deck of the car. The Toyota Camry has a swoopy, aggressive look that gives off a sporty pretense.
Passat vs Camry Engine
For 2023, the Volkswagen Passat features a singular engine choice. In this case, the VW Passat relies on a powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 174 horsepower and 206 lb-ft of torque. That's an increase of 22 lb-ft of torque over the previous model of the car.
A six-speed automatic transmission is standard throughout the range and offers more than enough power for nearly every situation. It is available exclusively in the front-wheel-drive configuration. The new Volkswagen Passat is available in S, SE, R-Line and top-line SEL models.
The all-new 2023 Toyota Camry is a popular and top-selling rival to the Volkswagen Passat. An aggressively-styled four-door sedan, the Toyota Camry is available with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine making 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.
It is joined by an optional 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 301 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are complete with a smart-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission.
Interior
The inside of the new Volkswagen Passat is loaded with an elegant European design sensibility. Sculpted front seats hold you and an occupant firmly in place in the car and are available in cloth, leatherette or genuine leather.
A 6.3-inch display controls the standard audio system of the car that includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but audiophiles can step up to a premium Fender audio system that has the capability of making your ears bleed! The rear seating area of the new VW Passat is almost limo-like in proportion with a gigantic footwell and space for your tallest friends.
The VW Passat trunk offers a cavernous trunk with 15.9 cubic feet of storage space and 60/40 split folding rear seats.
The new Toyota Camry includes a standard 7-inch touchscreen display system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa integration. Buyers of the Japanese car can also step up to a JBL premium audio system with an 8-inch touchscreen. The new Toyota Camry offers 14.1 cubic feet of cargo space.
Features
Volkswagen's Car-Net infotainment system is included on the VW Passat at no charge for the first five years of ownership. Other safety assists include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with pedestrian alert and blind-spot monitoring. Like most Toyota vehicles, the Toyota Camry includes Toyota's Safety Sense 2.0 suite of assists.
Both cars - the 2023 Volkswagen Passat and 2023 Toyota Camry have received NHTSA's five-star safety rating.
Warranty
The new Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty and a four-year/50,000-mile powertrain warranty. The Toyota Camry includes a basic 3-year/36,000-mile warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
Passat vs Camry Price
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT BASE MSRP: $23,915
TOYOTA CAMRY BASE MSRP:Â $25,250
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