The mid-size car market has always been the main position of major brands. The wider body and more comfortable ride experience of mid-size cars are the main reasons why they are favored by consumers.
Toyota Camry and Volkswagen Magotan are two of the most popular mid-size sedans on the market. They are known for their reliability, safety and practicality. They are excellent choices for families and individuals, but when it comes to When choosing between the two, most consumers have a difficult time. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both? Who is more suitable for you? Let us compare them from multiple angles.
Appearance comparison
In order to cater to consumers’ pursuit of sportiness and stability, the Toyota family has integrated the dual-model strategy into the Camry to create two sets of front faces with completely different temperaments. , the luxury version model has the family’s traditional horizontal trim strips and a large mouth structure, using a layout that runs through the entire front enclosure, and is matched with chrome-plated edge-sealed air guides on both sides, sharp headlights and flying-wing car logo trim strips Outline a calm aura. The sports version adopts a sporty three-section grille combination. The larger honeycomb grille and mustache components on both sides give it a stronger combat atmosphere.
The side designs of the two kit models are basically the same, with only the use of materials differing in details. The sports version models use more blackened trim, while the luxury version models mostly use black trim. Chrome-plated material, a clearly creased waistline above the door connects the front and rear door handles in series, and a segmented line is used above the rear wheel arch. Another shoulder line extends from the waistline to the taillight area, and the car window The lines at the corners of the head and tail are very distinctive, adopting a slightly tilted style, which adds to the dynamic atmosphere on the side. Due to slightly different appearance kits, the Toyota Camry deluxe version and the sports version have slightly different body parameters. The deluxe version is 4885*1840*1455mm, while the sports version is 4900*1840*1455mm. The wheelbase is 2825mm.
As for the rear part of the Camry, the overall outline of the luxury version is relatively full. A chrome decorative strip with the Camry English logo runs across the rear of the car, which ensures the refinement and high-end feel of the rear to a large extent. The sports version also adds a separate black spoiler. The wedge-shaped sharp taillights have a long and narrow outline and are slightly raised relative to the trunk tailgate. The English nameplate "CAMRY" is inlaid in the middle of the light group. The expanded rear enclosure has slightly different styles of fenders under the car. The luxury version is covered with simple black components and has bilateral single-exhaust exhaust, while the sports version pays more attention to creating a fighting atmosphere and uses a diffuser with a diffuser. The fender is paired with a tail throat with four exits on both sides.
In terms of appearance design, the front face of the 2023 Magotan remains the same as that of the old model, but the details of the grille have been significantly adjusted. In addition to maintaining the original horizontal chrome trim, a raindrop style is also added to the inside. Decorative strips, this design was previously mainly seen on high-end models. There are no adjustments to the shape of the headlights. The high and low beam headlights are still equipped with LED light sources, but the turn signals are still equipped with halogen bulbs. Only high-end models will use LED light sources.
There are no obvious substantive adjustments to the side and rear styling. The new model adds more sporty rims. To be honest, I think it is a bit awkward to put it on a mid-sized sedan that mainly focuses on business attributes. Coordinated, multi-spoke styles are better. The length, width and height of the 2023 Volkswagen Magotan are 4866x1832x1479mm, and the wheelbase is 2871mm.
I used to say that I was most afraid of Volkswagen with letters. Nowadays, there are quite a few Volkswagen models with letters under the tail logo, and Magotan is one of them. Below the central Volkswagen LOGO is the English logo of Magotan, and the full LED taillights look very delicate. The most incredible thing is that Magotan actually has chrome-plated decorative exhausts on both sides. This configuration seems a bit inconsistent with its temperament.
Interior Comparison
In the interior, Camry’s styling and appearance are relatively close, both emphasizing individuality and fashion first. The asymmetrical central control layout, paired with a suspended 10.1-inch LCD screen, and a large area of ??soft material wrapping the center console, with well-crafted details, also ensure the overall quality of the interior cockpit.
Except for the entry-level Camry, which uses an 8-inch central control screen, all other versions use a 10.1-inch screen. The latest car-machine system makes the new car closer to the mainstream in terms of intelligent interconnection. Although the UI interface There is a big gap between the coolness and animation effects of new power brands compared to new power brands, but the clear icon layout and simple operation logic can better reflect its practicality. Since the 8-inch car machine does not have many built-in applications, it has added CarLife and CarPlay serve as auxiliaries, and the 10.1-inch screen joins the mainstream Internet of Vehicles to provide more application layer expansion and updates.
In terms of interior, Magotan still has a familiar layout style. Compared with the old model, the new model is equipped with a new style multi-function steering wheel, and the function buttons are touch-sensitive. The interior of the Magotan in the picture uses a light gray + dark blue color combination. There are diamond patterns on the seat surface and door panels. Although it is made of imitation leather, the overall texture is quite good. The size of the central control screen is 8 inches for mid- to low-end models, and 9.2 inches for sub-top and top-end models.
The screen display effect is relatively clear, the operation logic is relatively simple, and they all have Apple CarPlay functions. High-end models also support Baidu CarLife.
Power comparison
Finally, when it comes to power, Toyota Camry offers three versions of 2.0L+CVT, 2.5L+8AT and 2.5L dual engine, each with 131kW/154kW/ With a power setting of 160kW, judging from the actual driving experience, the TNGA architecture gives the new car a more household-oriented vibration filtering performance. The relatively sensitive front throttle can ensure easier starting performance on daily urban roads, and at the same time, linear development in the middle and rear sections. The power can also meet the power needs of different road conditions. All three models have fuel consumption performance of less than 7L/100km, which is very valuable for a mid-size car.
In terms of power, the 2023 Volkswagen Magotan still provides 1.4T and high and low power 2.0T power versions. To be honest, if the budget is sufficient, the 2.0T model is more worthy of choice, with better dynamic response. At the same time, the 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox uses a wet structure. Compared with the dry dual-clutch, the frustration is lighter and not Overheating may occur. Compared with the old model, the 2.0T engine used in the 2023 Volkswagen Magotan has been fine-tuned, and the book parameters have not changed. Taking the 330TSI-2.0T low-power model as an example, the maximum engine power is 137kW (186Ps), and the maximum torque is 320N·m. But the maximum torque speed has gone from 1500rpm to 1600rpm.
In terms of driving experience, I personally feel that the 2023 Volkswagen Magotan is not much different from the old model when driving. The accelerator pedal response is very responsive, and the performance of the 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox is still very good. It is smooth, and you will only feel slight frustration when following a car at low speeds. Although the Toyota Camry has advantages in fuel consumption and driving smoothness, it does lack in acceleration. If you are driving on the highway and want to overtake and merge into the lane, it is obviously not as fast and sure-footed as the Magotan.
Taken together, both have good value for money, reliable performance, spacious interior space and excellent safety levels. However, Magotan’s interior is more luxurious and refined, and its power reserve is better. The Camry has better fuel economy and better aerodynamics. If your driving style tends to be conservative and you even care about fuel consumption, then the hybrid version of the Toyota Camry is worthy of your attention. And if you prefer the driving quality of German models and care more about acceleration, then the Volkswagen Magotan is definitely worth your choice.
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