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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.

Open the Camry in the 3D lab

2026 Toyota Camry in the Carvslab garage

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
Powertrain2.5 L four-cylinder + two electric motors · Front-wheel drive
0–60 mph, tested or claimed7.0 sTestedCar and Driver
Braking 70–0 mph, tested171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driver
EPA combined51 mpg (4.6 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Cargo behind the second row15.0 cu ft (425 L)TestedCar and Driver
Large suitcases, packed2Simulatedfrom Toyota
Seats5PublishedToyota
Crash ratingsNHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+

Acceleration

Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.

Power225 hp (168 kW)PublishedToyota
Torque163 lb-ft (221 Nm)PublishedToyota
0–60 mph, tested or claimed7.0 sTestedCar and Driver
0–60 mph, our simulation6.7 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
Passing, 50–70 mph4.8 sTestedCar and Driver
Quarter mile15.4 sTestedCar and Driver
Watch it in The Shove

Braking and stopping distance

The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.

Braking 70–0 mph, tested171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driver
Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction364 ft (110.8 m)Simulated, estimated inputs
Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction279 ft (85.0 m)Simulated, estimated inputs
Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction169 ft (51.4 m)Simulated, estimated inputs
Watch it in The Stop

Rollover

Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.

NHTSA rollover rating5★ · 9.7% riskTestedNHTSA
Sideways slide that trips it into a roll13 mph (22 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs
Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height)1.45Simulated, estimated inputs
Watch it in The Tipping Point

Efficiency and running costs

At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.

EPA combined51 mpg (4.6 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year$1,317/yrDerivedEPA
Steady 75 mph, our simulation49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputs
Drag coefficient0.29Estimate
Watch it in The Invisible Wall

Grip, snow and maneuvering

Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.

Skidpad grip, tested0.87 gTestedCar and Driver
Cornering grip, our simulation0.82 gSimulated, estimated inputs
Pulling away on packed snow0.14 gSimulated, estimated inputs
Turning circle37.4 ft (11.4 m)PublishedToyota
Ground clearance5.4 in (14 cm)PublishedToyota
TiresAll-season touring 205/65R16 · 205/65R16PublishedToyota
Watch it in The Grip Budget

Space, luggage and fit

Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?

Seats5PublishedToyota
Large suitcases, packed2Simulatedfrom Toyota
Carry-ons in the space left0Simulatedfrom Toyota
Cargo behind the second row15.0 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, published38.3 in (97 cm)PublishedToyota
Rear head room, published37.6 in (96 cm)PublishedToyota
Rear leg room, published38.0 in (97 cm)PublishedToyota
Watch it in Live In It

Cabin noise

How loud is it inside at 70 mph, and what exactly are you hearing?

Cabin sound at 70 mph67 dBAEstimateCar and Driver
Watch it in The Quiet Test

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 driver20 ft (6.2 m)Simulated
Ground visible within 33 ft ahead46%Simulated
Watch it in Can You See Me?

Headlights and night stopping

IIHS measured how far these headlights reach. Can you stop inside that light?

IIHS headlight ratingAcceptableTestedIIHS
Low beams, straight road (right edge)270 ft (82.4 m)TestedIIHS
Fastest you can stop inside the low beams61 mph (99 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS
High beams, straight road (right edge)475 ft (144.8 m)TestedIIHS
Watch it in After Dark

Crash safety

Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.

NHTSA overall5★TestedNHTSA
IIHS small overlap frontGoodTestedIIHS
IIHS moderate overlap front (updated)GoodTestedIIHS
IIHS side (updated)GoodTestedIIHS
IIHS award2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHS
Curb weight3,450 lb (1,565 kg)PublishedToyota
Watch it in The Impact

Camry compared

Trims in the catalog

Other sedans

Sources

  1. Toyota: 2026 Camry trims and starting MSRP (AWD +$1,525) (2026-10)
  2. Car and Driver: 2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade Test: Mainstream Favorite (Nightshade FWD) (2026-01)
  3. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Toyota Camry HEV FF LE ratings (2026-10)
  4. Car and Driver: Tested: 2025 Toyota Camry Carefully Evolves (XSE AWD) (2024-07)
  5. Toyota: 2025 Camry eBrochure: specifications (dimensions, weights, tires, interior, cargo) (2024-06)
  6. Toyota USA Newsroom: Toyota Camry Goes Exclusively Hybrid Plus a New Look and More Technology (2025 Camry launch) (2024-04)
  7. Toyota: 2026 Camry eBrochure: specifications (engine, motors, brakes, EPA ratings) (2026-10)
  8. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4-door HEV FWD (VehicleId 21640) (2026-10)
  9. IIHS: 2026 Toyota Camry ratings (apply to 2025–26 models) (2026-10)
  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.