2026 · Hybrid midsize sedan
Toyota Camry: stopping, space, visibility and safety, measured
America’s best-selling car, now hybrid-only, with available electric AWD.
Figures are for the Camry LE FWD (2 trims in the catalog, listed below). Last checked Oct 1, 2026.
Where it stands among sedans
- #2 of 7Large suitcases, packed: 2
- #2 of 6Braking 70–0 mph, tested: 171 ft
- #3 of 7Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction: 364 ft
- #3 of 7Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in: +5.2 in
- #2 of 7Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver: −0.4 in
- #1 of 4Cabin sound at 70 mph: 67 dBA
- #3 of 7Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year: $1,317/yr
- #2 of 7Starting price, this trim: $30,895
Ranked against the default trim of every sedan in the catalog that has the figure.
At a glance
| Starting price, this trim | $30,895PublishedToyota |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.5 L four-cylinder + two electric motors · Front-wheel drive |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.0 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA combined | 51 mpg (4.6 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 15.0 cu ft (425 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Toyota |
| Seats | 5PublishedToyota |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+ |
Acceleration
Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.
| Power | 225 hp (168 kW)PublishedToyota |
|---|---|
| Torque | 163 lb-ft (221 Nm)PublishedToyota |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.0 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 6.7 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 4.8 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 15.4 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driver |
|---|---|
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 364 ft (110.8 m)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 279 ft (85.0 m)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 169 ft (51.4 m)Simulated, estimated inputs |
Rollover
Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.
| NHTSA rollover rating | 5★ · 9.7% riskTestedNHTSA |
|---|---|
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 13 mph (22 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.45Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.
| EPA combined | 51 mpg (4.6 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
|---|---|
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $1,317/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29Estimate |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.87 gTestedCar and Driver |
|---|---|
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.82 gSimulated, estimated inputs |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.14 gSimulated, estimated inputs |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft (11.4 m)PublishedToyota |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in (14 cm)PublishedToyota |
| Tires | All-season touring 205/65R16 · 205/65R16PublishedToyota |
Space, luggage and fit
Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?
| Seats | 5PublishedToyota |
|---|---|
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Toyota |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 0Simulatedfrom Toyota |
| Cargo behind the second row | 15.0 cu ft (425 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | −0.4 in (-1 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +2.0 in (5 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +5.2 in (13 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | −0.5 in (-1 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +5.2 in (13 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −3.1 in head · +0.9 in kneeSimulatedfrom Toyota |
| Front head room, published | 38.3 in (97 cm)PublishedToyota |
| Rear head room, published | 37.6 in (96 cm)PublishedToyota |
| Rear leg room, published | 38.0 in (97 cm)PublishedToyota |
Cabin noise
How loud is it inside at 70 mph, and what exactly are you hearing?
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 67 dBAEstimateCar and Driver |
|---|
Visibility
Every car hides some of the road. How much, and who could be standing in it?
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 20 ft (6.2 m)Simulated |
|---|---|
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 46%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
IIHS measured how far these headlights reach. Can you stop inside that light?
| IIHS headlight rating | AcceptableTestedIIHS |
|---|---|
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 270 ft (82.4 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 61 mph (99 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 475 ft (144.8 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA |
|---|---|
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS award | 2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHS |
| Curb weight | 3,450 lb (1,565 kg)PublishedToyota |
Camry compared
Trims in the catalog
- Camry LE FWD · from $30,895 · figures on this page
- Camry XSE AWD · from $38,820
Other sedans
Sources
- Toyota: 2026 Camry trims and starting MSRP (AWD +$1,525) (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: 2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade Test: Mainstream Favorite (Nightshade FWD) (2026-01)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Toyota Camry HEV FF LE ratings (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2025 Toyota Camry Carefully Evolves (XSE AWD) (2024-07)
- Toyota: 2025 Camry eBrochure: specifications (dimensions, weights, tires, interior, cargo) (2024-06)
- Toyota USA Newsroom: Toyota Camry Goes Exclusively Hybrid Plus a New Look and More Technology (2025 Camry launch) (2024-04)
- Toyota: 2026 Camry eBrochure: specifications (engine, motors, brakes, EPA ratings) (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4-door HEV FWD (VehicleId 21640) (2026-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Toyota Camry ratings (apply to 2025–26 models) (2026-10)
- IIHS: IIHS pushes improvements in crash avoidance with 2026 awards (Mar 24, 2026) (2026-03)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.