2021 vs 2020 Toyota Camry
Comparing the base builds — the 2021 Toyota Camry LE and the 2020 Toyota Camry L — on price, performance, efficiency and space. Every figure comes from the build's published specifications.
2021 Toyota
Camry
From $25,045 · range $25,045 – $35,620
Base build: LE Auto (Natl)
2020 Toyota
Camry
From $24,425 · range $24,425 – $35,130
Base build: L Auto (Natl)
2021 vs 2020 Toyota Camry: the differences
- Starting priceThe 2020 model starts $620 lower ($24,425 vs $25,045 MSRP).
- HorsepowerSame for both: 203 hp
- TorqueSame for both: 184 lb-ft
- Combined MPGThe 2020 model has better fuel economy (34 mpg vs 32 mpg for the 2021 model).
- SeatingSame for both: 5
- Cargo volume (seats up)The 2021 model has more cargo space (15.1 cu ft vs 14.1 cu ft for the 2020 model).
- Curb weightThe 2021 model is heavier (3,310 lb vs 3,241 lb for the 2020 model).
Full specs compared
2021 Toyota Camry LE$25,045 | 2020 Toyota Camry L$24,425 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Regular Gasoline I-4 | Regular Gasoline I-4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Displacement (cu in) | 152 cu in | 152 cu in |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Port/Direct Injection | Port/Direct Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 203 hp | 203 hp |
| Horsepower RPM | 6,600 rpm | 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Torque RPM | 5,000 rpm | 5,000 rpm |
| Recommended fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Transmission detail | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
| Speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| 1st gear ratio | 5.25:1 | 5.25:1 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 3.03:1 | 3.03:1 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.95:1 | 1.95:1 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.46:1 | 1.46:1 |
| 5th gear ratio | 1.22:1 | 1.22:1 |
| 6th gear ratio | 1:1 | 1:1 |
| 7th gear ratio | 0.81:1 | 0.81:1 |
| 8th gear ratio | 0.67:1 | 0.67:1 |
| Reverse ratio | 4.01:1 | 4.01:1 |
| Final drive ratio | 2.8:1 | 2.8:1 |
| Limited-slip differential | No | No |
| Fuel Economy & Range | ||
| City MPG | 28 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Highway MPG | 39 mpg | 41 mpg |
| Combined MPG | 32 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Range (city) | 442.4 mi | 420.5 mi |
| Range (highway) | 616.2 mi | 594.5 mi |
| Fuel tank | 15.8 gal | 14.5 gal |
| CO₂ emissions | 5.6 tons/yr | 5.3 tons/yr |
| EPA size class | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
| Exterior Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 111.2 in |
| Length | 192.1 in | 192.1 in |
| Width (without mirrors) | 72.4 in | 72.4 in |
| Width (with mirrors) | 72.4 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.9 in |
| Front track | 62.6 in | 63 in |
| Rear track | 62.8 in | 63.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Turning diameter (curb to curb) | 37.4 ft | 37.4 ft |
| Interior Dimensions | ||
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger volume | 100.4 cu ft | 100.4 cu ft |
| Front headroom | 38.3 in | 38.3 in |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in | 42.1 in |
| Front shoulder room | 57.7 in | 57.7 in |
| Front hip room | 55.4 in | 55.4 in |
| 2nd-row headroom | 38 in | 38 in |
| 2nd-row legroom | 38 in | 38 in |
| 2nd-row shoulder room | 55.7 in | 55.7 in |
| 2nd-row hip room | 54.7 in | 54.7 in |
| Cargo & Bed | ||
| Cargo volume (seats up) | 15.1 cu ft | 14.1 cu ft |
| Weight & Capacities | ||
| Curb weight | 3,310 lb | 3,241 lb |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension | Strut | Strut |
| Rear suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| 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 | 12 in | 12 in |
| Rear rotor diameter | 11.1 in | 11.1 in |
| Hill descent control | No | No |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels & Tires | ||
| Front wheel diameter | 17 in | 16 in |
| Front wheel width | 7.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Rear wheel diameter | 17 in | 16 in |
| Rear wheel width | 7.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Front wheel material | Aluminum | Steel |
| Rear wheel material | Aluminum | Steel |
| Front tire size | P215/55VR17 | P205/65VR16 |
| Rear tire size | P215/55VR17 | P205/65VR16 |
| Front tire order code | — | STDTR |
| Rear tire order code | — | STDTR |
| 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 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA frontal (driver) | 5 / 5 | 5 / 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 | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA rollover | 5 / 5 | 5 / 5 |
| NHTSA rollover risk | 9.9% | 9.9% |
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2021 vs 2020 Toyota Camry: questions answered
- Which is cheaper, the 2021 or the 2020 Toyota Camry?
- The 2020 model is cheaper. Its base L starts at $24,425 MSRP, $620 less than the 2021 model at $25,045. Destination, tax and dealer fees come on top of both.
- Which is more powerful, the 2021 or the 2020 Toyota Camry?
- Neither: both base builds make 203 hp.
- Which gets better gas mileage, the 2021 or the 2020 Toyota Camry?
- The 2020 model is rated at 34 mpg combined, against 32 mpg for the 2021 model.
- Which has more cargo space, the 2021 or the 2020 Toyota Camry?
- The 2021 model has 15.1 cu ft of cargo space, against 14.1 cu ft for the 2020 model.
- Which seats more people, the 2021 or the 2020 Toyota Camry?
- Both seat 5.