New Toyota Camry vs rivals: price, specifications comparison

On paper, the ninth-generation Camry takes on the Skoda Superb and Audi A4.

Published On Dec 17, 2024 05:33:00 PM

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Toyota India has introduced the new Camry with a price tag of Rs 48 lakh, putting it squarely against the Skoda Superb in the lower reaches of the mid-size luxury sedan segment. Interestingly, the Audi A4 is also available at a similar price point, while its usual German and Japanese rivals – Mercedes C-Class (Rs 59.40 lakh onwards), BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine (Rs 60.60 lakh onwards), and Lexus ES (Rs 64 lakh onwards) – sit a little higher in the segment. So, let’s find out how the ninth-gen Camry fares against its main rivals, on paper.

Toyota Camry vs Skoda Superb vs Audi A4 dimensions

New Toyota Camry vs rivals: dimensions
	Camry	Superb	A4
Length (mm)	4920	4869	4762
Width (mm)	1840	1864	1847
Height (mm)	1455	1503	1433
Wheelbase (mm)	2825	2836	2826
Kerb weight (kg)	1645	1565	1540-1560
Boot space (litres)	524*	625	460
Fuel tank (litres)	50	66	54
Turning diameter (m)	11.4	11.1	-
Ground clearance (mm)	145*	151	-
Tyres	235/45 R18	235/45 R18	225/50 R17

The new Camry not only exceeds its predecessor in length but also surpasses its current rivals – 51mm longer than the Superb and 158mm longer than the Audi A4. However, it is the Superb that is the widest and tallest here, being 24mm wider and 48mm taller than the Camry, with an 11mm longer wheelbase. These dimensions suggest the Skoda Superb has more interior space. It should be noted that the Camry is the heaviest of the lot, by a 90kg margin, likely due to its hybrid system.

Other than its fuel tank size, width, and slightly longer wheelbase, the Audi A4 lags behind on every metric, from tyre size to boot space.

Toyota Camry vs Skoda Superb vs Audi A4 rivals engine and gearbox

New Toyota Camry vs rivals: powertrain
	Camry	Superb	A4
Engine type	4-cyl petrol, Permanent magnet synchronous motor	4-cyl turbo-petrol	4-cyl turbo-petrol
Displacement (cc)	2487	1984	1984
Power (hp)	230 (combined)	190 at 4200-6000rpm	204 at 4475-6000rppm
Torque (Nm)	221+208	320 at 1500-4100	320 at 1450-4475rpm
Automatic transmission	10-step eCVT	7-speed dual-clutch	7-speed dual-clutch

The Skoda and Audi share the VW Group’s 7-speed dual-clutch automatic and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. However, the engine in the Audi A4 is tuned for an additional 14hp, producing peak torque for a bit longer. Audi claims a 0-100kph time of 7.1 seconds and a top speed of 241kph for the A4.

The Camry’s updated hybrid powertrain features a 2.5-litre four-cylinder Atkinson cycle petrol engine, producing 187hp at 6,000rpm and 221Nm of peak torque from 3,600-5,200rpm, paired with a 136hp electric motor that delivers 208Nm of torque. The Camry’s combined power output is 40hp higher than the Superb and 26hp more than the A4. While Toyota doesn’t provide a combined torque figure, the electric motor should produce EV-like instant torque. This hybrid system also helps the Camry achieve an impressive ARAI fuel efficiency rating of 25.49kpl.

Toyota Camry vs Skoda Superb vs Audi A4 rivals price

New Toyota Camry vs rivals: price (ex-showroom, India)
	Camry	Superb	A4
Rs (lakh)	48	54	46.02 (Premium)
Rs (lakh)	-	-	50.67 (Premium Plus)
Rs (lakh)	-	-	54.58 (Technology)

Interestingly, the Audi has the lowest starting price, costing nearly Rs 2 lakh less than the Camry, as it is available in three variants. Despite an increase of Rs 1.83 lakh over its predecessor, the new Camry is still priced lower than the higher two A4 variants and is a whopping Rs 6 lakh cheaper than the Superb. Considering the Skoda is a CBU and the Camry is locally assembled, that margin isn’t all that surprising.

It should also be noted that the Superb currently on sale in India is the previous-gen model – international markets received the fourth-generation of the sedan back in November 2023 – and is available in very limited numbers. The new Superb is under consideration for India and will likely be a CBU and continue to come at a premium.

This means the Camry will continue to be a well-priced and frugal, if marginally smaller, alternative to its European counterparts.

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