2016 vs 2015 Toyota Camry
Comparing the base builds — the 2016 Toyota Camry LE and the 2015 Toyota Camry LE — on price, performance, efficiency and space. Every figure comes from the build's published specifications.
2016 Toyota
Camry
From $23,070 · range $23,070 – $31,370
Base build: LE 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE (Natl)
2015 Toyota
Camry
From $22,970 · range $22,970 – $31,370
Base build: LE 4dr Sdn I4 Auto LE (Natl)
2016 vs 2015 Toyota Camry: the differences
- Starting priceThe 2015 model starts $100 lower ($22,970 vs $23,070 MSRP).
- HorsepowerSame for both: 178 hp
- TorqueSame for both: 170 lb-ft
- Combined MPGSame for both: 28 mpg
- SeatingSame for both: 5
- Cargo volume (seats up)Same for both: 15.4 cu ft
- Curb weightSame for both: 3,240 lb
Full specs compared
2016 Toyota Camry LE$23,070 | 2015 Toyota Camry LE$22,970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Regular Gasoline I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Displacement (cu in) | 152 cu in | 152 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Sequential MPI | Sequential MPI |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 178 hp | 178 hp |
| Horsepower RPM | 6,000 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft | 170 lb-ft |
| Torque RPM | 4,100 rpm | 4,100 rpm |
| Recommended fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Transmission detail | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Speeds | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| 1st gear ratio | 3.3:1 | 3.3:1 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.9:1 | 1.9:1 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.42:1 | 1.42:1 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1:1 | 1:1 |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.71:1 | 0.71:1 |
| 6th gear ratio | 0.61:1 | 0.61:1 |
| Reverse ratio | 4.15:1 | 4.15:1 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.63:1 | 3.63:1 |
| Limited-slip differential | No | No |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Highway MPG | 35 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Combined MPG | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Range (city) | 425 mi | 425 mi |
| Range (highway) | 595 mi | 595 mi |
| Fuel tank | 17 gal | 17 gal |
| CO₂ emissions | 6.3 tons/yr | 6.3 tons/yr |
| EPA size class | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.3 in |
| Length | 190.9 in | 190.9 in |
| Width (without mirrors) | 71.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Width (with mirrors) | 71.7 in | 71.7 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.9 in |
| Front track | 62.8 in | 62.8 in |
| Rear track | 62.4 in | 62.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Turning diameter (curb to curb) | 36.7 ft | 36.7 ft |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger volume | 102.7 cu ft | 102.7 cu ft |
| Front headroom | 38.8 in | 38.8 in |
| Front legroom | 41.6 in | 41.6 in |
| Front shoulder room | 58 in | 58 in |
| Front hip room | 54.5 in | 54.5 in |
| 2nd-row headroom | 38.1 in | 38.1 in |
| 2nd-row legroom | 38.9 in | 38.9 in |
| 2nd-row shoulder room | 56.6 in | 56.6 in |
| 2nd-row hip room | 54.5 in | 54.5 in |
| Cargo & Bed | ||
| Cargo volume (seats up) | 15.4 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
| Weight & Capacities | ||
| Curb weight | 3,240 lb | 3,240 lb |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension | Strut | Strut |
| Rear suspension | Strut | Strut |
| Steering | Rack-Pinion | Rack-Pinion |
| Brakes | 4-Wheel Disc | 4-Wheel Disc |
| ABS | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Front disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Front rotor diameter | 11.7 in | 11.7 in |
| Rear rotor diameter | 11 in | 11 in |
| Hill descent control | No | No |
| Hill start assist | No | No |
| Wheels & Tires | ||
| Front wheel diameter | 16 in | 16 in |
| Front wheel width | 7 in | 7 in |
| Rear wheel diameter | 16 in | 16 in |
| Rear wheel width | 7 in | 7 in |
| Front wheel material | Steel | Steel |
| Rear wheel material | Steel | Steel |
| Front tire size | P205/65VR16 | P205/65VR16 |
| Rear tire size | P205/65VR16 | P205/65VR16 |
| Spare tire | Compact | Compact |
| Spare wheel material | Steel | Steel |
| Warranty | ||
| Basic warranty (years) | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| Basic warranty (miles) | 36,000 mi | 36,000 mi |
| Basic warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Powertrain warranty (years) | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| Powertrain warranty (miles) | 60,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty unlimited miles | No | No |
| Corrosion warranty (years) | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| Corrosion warranty unlimited miles | Yes | Yes |
| Roadside assistance (years) | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| Free maintenance (years) | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| Free maintenance (miles) | 25,000 mi | 25,000 mi |
| Safety Ratings | ||
| NHTSA overall rating | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal crash | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal (driver) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal (passenger) | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA side crash | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA side barrier | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA side pole | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| NHTSA rollover | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| NHTSA rollover risk | 11.1% | 11.1% |
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2016 vs 2015 Toyota Camry: questions answered
- Which is cheaper, the 2016 or the 2015 Toyota Camry?
- The 2015 model is cheaper. Its base LE starts at $22,970 MSRP, $100 less than the 2016 model at $23,070. Destination, tax and dealer fees come on top of both.
- Which is more powerful, the 2016 or the 2015 Toyota Camry?
- Neither: both base builds make 178 hp.
- Which gets better gas mileage, the 2016 or the 2015 Toyota Camry?
- They tie at 28 mpg combined.
- Which has more cargo space, the 2016 or the 2015 Toyota Camry?
- They tie at 15.4 cu ft.
- Which seats more people, the 2016 or the 2015 Toyota Camry?
- Both seat 5.