Camry passenger cars presented on the Russian market belong to the category of business class sedans. Camry's main competitors are cars manufactured by European and Asian automobile concerns. Analogs are built on a chassis with front drive wheels and are equipped with gasoline engines with distributed fuel injection or diesel engines.
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- Volvo S80 II
- Volkswagen Passat B6
- Hyundai Grandeur IV
- Opel Insignia I
- Nissan Teana I
Toyota Camry is one of the most popular business sedans in Russia. In terms of the number of checks through avtocod.ru, it invariably comes out first in its class. In the last three months alone, it has been struck 77,484 times.
Most often, users check the XV40 body, the most reliable and liquid. Now fifteen-year-old Camrys are asking for 500 thousand rubles and more.
On the one hand, this amount is justified by the low probability of major and unexpected breakdowns. On the other hand, the choice of engines for the Toyota Camry XV40 is small: 2.4 liter petrol with 167 hp. With. with weak dynamics of 10.2 sec. and consumption at 14 liters in the city and 3.5 liters per 277 liters. With. with an annual tax of more than 40 thousand rubles.
The interior materials are cheap. The leather seats were worn and stretched even up to 100 thousand km; over time, the plastic began to annoy with squeaks. So is it worth taking this business class?
We went through the offers from the secondary market to find out what to buy instead of the Camry, and found 5 cheaper alternatives to the elderly Japanese car. At the same time, they are richer equipped and more reliable in operation.
Maintenance costs
If we conduct a full comparison of the Kia K5 and Toyota Camry, then we cannot ignore the cost of vehicle maintenance. In this case, many motorists naively believe that the premium Toyota Camry sedan will be more expensive than its competitor in this regard, but this is not the case. Approximately the prices for spare parts and consumables for these cars are similar. And with some spare parts, the Japanese sedan will even seem cheaper. As for the prices, they are at an acceptable level, and even the average motorist with average earnings will not find it difficult financially to maintain these models. If we talk about regular fuel costs, it seems that a Korean sedan is preferable here, since this car can be filled with 92-octane gasoline, and it is significantly cheaper than AI-95.
Volvo S80 II
The second generation S80 is an example of excellent handling and comfort. In terms of reliability, it will not be inferior to the Camry, but in other respects it will give a head start. This is understandable: the car directly competed with German premium brands.
The build quality and materials are very high. The skin begins to wear out no earlier than two hundred thousand kilometers. There are no creaks or crickets, even less so.
Unlike the Camry, the S80 has a large selection of engines: three diesel and eight petrol. There are front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. If you need an economical car, take the 2.0 liter 163 liter diesel. With. The engine consumption is up to 7 liters in the city, which is half that of the Camry.
The most common aftermarket option (70%) is a 2.5 liter petrol (200 hp) with automatic transmission. A Volvo with this engine accelerates in just 8 seconds. up to a hundred, while the tax on it is half that of a “Japanese” with a 3.5 liter engine.
According to the option, the “Swede” is also ahead. The cars are equipped with adaptive headlights with bi-xenon, electrically adjustable seats with memory, cruise control with lane keeping assistant, a navigation system and a sunroof.
On the secondary market, offers for the Volvo S80 II start from 400 thousand rubles for the most mileage cars. For 500-550 thousand rubles you can choose a very good option. The main thing is to check the history before purchasing.
As statistics from avtocod.ru show, out of 30 cars, only one can be sold “clean”. Every second car is sold with a duplicate title, unpaid fines or repair estimates.
Every fourth Volvo S80 II has traffic police restrictions, every sixth has an incorrect mileage. Single copies were used in taxis and car sharing.
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Interior and luggage compartment
Toyota Rav 4 has a 5-seater interior made of high-quality materials: fabric, leather, soft plastic.
The SUV is equipped with:
- multimedia steering wheel with control keys;
- large display on the instrument panel;
- adjustable heated seats.
Rav 4 is packed with a lot of electronics, which increases the level of comfort of the car. The volume of the luggage compartment is 506 liters; when unfolded, the capacity increases to 1705 liters.
The Camry's interior is trimmed with fabric or leather, depending on the configuration.
The new model received the following additions:
- lateral support for seats;
- memory position and seat ventilation;
- rear seat heating function;
- cruise control buttons now located on the steering wheel;
- 10.5 inch touch display.
The dashboard features a round speedometer with a chrome surround. The Camry trunk has a volume of 493 liters. In simple configurations, it is possible to fold the second row of seats, which increases the luggage compartment by 3 times. In expensive trim levels, the rear seats can only be adjusted by angle.
If we compare the capacity of these cars, the Rav 4 is superior to its competitor.
Volkswagen Passat B6
In the mid-2000s, the B6 won the love of car enthusiasts and for many seemed to be the best choice in business class. Compared to the Toyota Camry, the Passat has high-quality interior trim. Here you can choose from leather, velor or Alcantara, the plastic is soft throughout, and the interior remains in its original form for a long time.
The handling is excellent, at the level of premium cars, especially if the previous owner did not save money and did not install Chinese spare parts in the suspension.
The choice of engines is large, but it is better to opt for the 1.8 liter and 2.0 liter TSI petrol engines or the 2.0 liter 140 liter diesel engine. With. TDI. The consumption of the latter, unlike the Camry, even in the urban cycle does not exceed 7.5 l/100 km.
VW offers a choice of two body styles – sedan and station wagon. Moreover, the choice of both is quite large.
The most “hackneyed” options on the secondary market cost about 250 thousand rubles, and within 500 you can buy a completely “live” Passat in good configuration.
Every seventh car is sold without problems. Every second person has an estimate for repair work, every third person has an accident or a wrong mileage.
Every fourth B6 is sold with unpaid fines, every sixth - with traffic police restrictions.
The Passat's options include a sunroof, electric trunk and front seats, keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, parking assistance systems, a rear view camera and navigation.
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Dimensions and exterior of cars
The appearance of the new Toyota Rav 4 model has changed a lot: the front radiator grille is made in the shape of a diamond with 2 horizontal lines. In the middle there is a branding, under which there is a front-view camera.
The badge comes in chrome or chrome blue. By the color of the sign you can determine the type of engine installed: standard or hybrid.
The optics are improved with integrated LED daytime running lights. At the bottom there are round diode fog lights. The side part is decorated with convex lines and wheel arch trims.
The rear of the crossover has sharp and strict angles, like the new Lexus. The rear optics are complemented by LEDs located on the roof and along the edges of the trunk, which is decorated with a V-shaped chrome line.
Toyota Rav 4 has the following dimensions:
- height - 167 cm;
- width - 184.5 cm;
- length - 460.5 cm;
- wheelbase - 266 cm;
- ground clearance - 19.7 cm.
The new Camry model features an updated radiator grille, divided into 2 parts - upper and lower. Between them is the company logo, and below it is the front view camera. Mesh trims stand out along the edges. The front bumper is equipped with 2 inserts for airflow. The optics are based on LEDs.
The side of the sedan is decorated with a longitudinal horizontal line that stretches from the rear fender to the front. The door handles have changed on the new model: they have become more elongated. The rear of the car is equipped with LED optics located on the trunk lid and body.
Dimensions of Toyota Camry:
- height - 145.5 cm;
- width - 184 cm;
- length - 488.5 cm;
- wheelbase - 282.5 cm;
- ground clearance - 16 cm.
Both cars attract the attention of car enthusiasts with their modern design, so it is impossible to choose the best model based on its exterior alone.
Hyundai Grandeur IV
Grandeur is not the most obvious choice when purchasing, but it is a worthwhile option. The car was created for the American market, so there are not many of them in Russia, but resellers are not particularly interested in it, which cannot be said about the used Toyota Camry.
There are two engines here, just like Toyota: 2.7 liters (192 hp) and 3.3 liters (235 hp) and only front-wheel drive. The younger engine is 1 liter more economical and 1 sec. faster than the Japanese. The older one has half the tax compared to the Camry, and both engines are very reliable.
In terms of sound insulation and interior space, Hyundai is also ahead. And in general, the interior of the car is richer and nicer than that of the Camry. Options include electrically adjustable steering column and seats, sunroof, leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, and xenon.
On the road, the Grandeur is more composed than the Toyota. It corners better and does not wobble as much with its stern on sharp turns, while handling bumps just as smoothly.
A used Korean sedan, unlike a Toyota Camry, can be bought on average for 450 thousand rubles, however, there are much fewer offers - 36 at the moment.
In the database of the avtocod.ru service there was only one report on the Hyundai Grandeur IV.
The car was sold with a twisted mileage, a duplicate title with three owners, a couple of restrictions, one fine of 1,000 rubles, an accident and an estimate for repair work.
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Vehicle handling and safety
The cars in question were tested for passive and active safety and received high marks. I would like to note that on the Camry the second row of seats is more improved in terms of safety.
In terms of handling, the Camry wins, because... It's low and holds well on paved roads at high speeds and corners.
The crossover is not capable of developing high speeds, it is more difficult for it to take turns, but when driving off-road, the Rav 4 has advantages over its competitor.
Opel Insignia I
In Russia, Opel has always been perceived as budget cars, so the Insignia, with its hint of premium, sold poorly here, but in Europe, on the contrary, it became “Car of the Year 2009.” For the secondary market, all this is beneficial - the liquidity of the car is low, as is the price (from 430 thousand rubles), but the quality of workmanship and the range of options are excellent.
Unlike the Toyota Camry 40, the Insignia I has higher quality interior materials and better sound insulation. The seats have more developed lateral support, so those who like active driving will find it much more comfortable to move around.
There are three body types to choose from - sedan, liftback and station wagon, so everyone can find the most optimal one for themselves. Even premium cars will envy the Insignia I's list of options. There is an adaptive FlexRide suspension, several seat options with various electrical adjustments, a rear view camera, traffic sign recognition, parking assistance systems, adaptive lights and much more.
The choice of engines is also huge:
- petrol 1.6 l, 115 l. With. paired with manual transmission and front-wheel drive;
- petrol 1.6 l, 180 l. With. paired with manual transmission and front-wheel drive;
- petrol 1.8 l, 140 l. With. paired with manual transmission and front-wheel drive;
- diesel 2.0 l, 130 l. With. paired with manual transmission, automatic transmission and front-wheel drive;
- diesel 2.0 l, 160 l. With. paired with manual transmission, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive;
- petrol 2.0 l, 220 l. With. paired with manual transmission, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive;
- petrol 2.8 l, 260 l. With. paired with manual transmission, automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
Plus the car is quite reliable and resistant to corrosion.
If you buy, check the car for problems. Every second Insignia I is sold with repairs and accidents included. Every third person has a duplicate PTS, every fourth has unpaid fines, every sixth has traffic police restrictions.
Cars with low mileage are less common, after taxis, in collateral and leasing. Every fifth Opel Insignia I can be used without problems.
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Technical parameters of both cars
Toyota Camry is designed on the TNGA platform, the power unit is installed in a transverse position. The front suspension is independent, MacPherson type, the rear is arranged using a double wishbone system.
Disc brakes, ventilated. The steering is a rack-and-pinion type with electric power assistance. The front and rear suspensions are equipped with transverse stabilizers and telescopic shock absorbers.
On the Rav 4 SUV, the engine is located longitudinally. The suspension is multi-link, independent, MacPherson type. It has rack-and-pinion steering with electric power steering. Disc brakes, ventilated.
The two cars in question are similar in some ways, but they also have many differences, so it’s difficult to make a choice right away.
What is better to choose
It is impossible to definitely decide which car will be more interesting to buy, for the simple reason that these models have their own key features and advantages. If you pay attention to prices and technical equipment, then the South Korean sedan may seem more preferable. As for the quality of finishing and practicality, motorists will like the Toyota Camry more, despite the fact that this model costs an order of magnitude more than its competitor.
