If fuel cost matters most
Toyota Camry with up to 51 MPG combined.
Side-by-side verified model comparison
Toyota Camry vs Audi A6
Toyota Camry and Audi A6 answer the same shopping question from different directions. The Camry is more efficient on verified EPA data, while the A6 reaches the higher power peak. Use the table below to decide whether your priority is fuel cost, safety, size or outright output.
At a glance
| Metric | Toyota Camry | Audi A6 |
|---|---|---|
| Production coverage | 1982 - present | 1994 - present |
| Verified generations | 2 | 2 |
| Peak power | 232 hp | 340 hp |
| Best EPA combined | 51 MPG | 33 MPG |
| Latest NHTSA overall | 5★ | 5★ |
| Open recalls (2025/2018) | 0 | 2 |
| Latest dimensions | 4915 × 1840 × 1450 mm | 4939 × 1886 × 1457 mm |
| Average curb weight | 1612 kg (3554 lbs) | 1837 kg (4050 lbs) |
| Fuel types | Hybrid | Petrol, Diesel |
If power matters most
Audi A6 with a verified peak of 340 hp.
If safety is the filter
They are effectively tied on this metric; use the table and generation links for context.
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Head-to-Head: Base Model Specifications
A detailed side-by-side comparison of the entry-level powertrain for the newest verified generation of each model. This shows exactly what you get before adding options or stepping up to premium trims.
| Specification | Toyota CamryCamry XV80 2.5 Hybrid FWD | Audi A6A6 C8 45 TFSI 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & Performance | ||
| Engine Type | Hybrid | Petrol |
| Cylinders / Configuration | I4 + e-motor | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5L (2487 cc) | 2.0L (1984 cc) |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Horsepower | 225 hp | 245 hp |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 370 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 7.5 s | 6.8 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT | Dual-clutch |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG (EPA) | 51.0 MPG | 26.0 MPG |
| Highway MPG (EPA) | 53.0 MPG | 34.0 MPG |
| Combined MPG (EPA) | 51.0 MPG | 30.0 MPG |
| Electric Range | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | — |
| CO₂ Emissions | 106 g/km | 162 g/km |
| Dimensions & Utility | ||
| Length | 4915 mm | 4939 mm |
| Width | 1840 mm | 1886 mm |
| Height | 1450 mm | 1457 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2825 mm | 2924 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1570 kg | 1745 kg |
| Doors / Seats | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
What search winners do that generic comparisons don’t
The top-ranking comparison pages win because they answer an explicit buying job: which one is more efficient, which one is safer, which one is larger, which one has the broader powertrain range. Pages that only dump two brochures side by side rarely hold clicks.
This comparison uses the newest verified generation of each model as the headline lens, then routes you into the exact generation sheets for the trim-level details. That is more durable than comparing incentives or dealer inventory, and more trustworthy than hiding missing data behind a made-up score.
Questions buyers ask
Which is more fuel-efficient, the Camry or the A6?
Toyota Camry wins on verified EPA combined economy at up to 51 MPG, versus 33 MPG for the Audi A6.
Which has more horsepower, the Camry or the A6?
Audi A6 reaches the higher verified peak at 340 hp, compared with 232 hp for the Toyota Camry.
Which is safer: Camry or A6?
Toyota Camry has a latest recorded NHTSA overall rating of 5★; Audi A6 has 5★. Cross-check the frontal, side and rollover rows rather than using one headline number alone.
Is this a trim-by-trim comparison?
This page compares the newest verified generation of each model family. For year-specific engines, dimensions and trim tables, open the linked generation pages for each side.