Matchup
Toyota Camry vs Toyota Crown
The 2026 Camry LE FWD against the 2026 Crown Limited, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.
Last checked Oct 24, 2026. Every figure links to its source.
The short answer
- The Camry stops from 70 mph in 171 ft, 20 ft shorter than the Crown (191 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- In the trims shown, the Camry costs $16,350 less: $30,895 against $47,245 for the Crown, destination included. PublishedToyotaPublishedToyota
- The Camry is rated 51 mpg combined by the EPA, 10 mpg better than the Crown (41 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Camry costs about $321 a year less to run: $1,317/yr against $1,638/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
At a glance
| Camry | Crown | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, this trim | $30,895PublishedToyota | $47,245PublishedToyota |
| Powertrain | 2.5 L four-cylinder + two electric motors · Front-wheel drive | 2.5 L four-cylinder + three electric motors · Electronic On-Demand AWD (rear motor) |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.0 sTestedCar and Driver | 7.2 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driver | 191 ft (58.2 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA combined | 51 mpg (4.6 L/100 km)PublishedEPA | 41 mpg (5.7 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 15.0 cu ft (425 L)TestedCar and Driver | 15.0 cu ft (425 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Toyota | 2Simulatedfrom Toyota Canada |
| Seats | 5PublishedToyota | 5Published |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick+ | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests G/–/G |
Acceleration
Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 4.8 s in the Camry and 5.1 s in the Crown.
| Camry | Crown | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 225 hp (168 kW)PublishedToyota | 236 hp (176 kW)PublishedToyota |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft (221 Nm)PublishedToyota | 163 lb-ft (221 Nm)PublishedToyota Canada |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.0 sTestedCar and Driver | 7.2 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 6.7 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 7.2 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 4.8 sTestedCar and Driver | 5.1 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 15.4 sTestedCar and Driver | 15.5 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The Camry stops from 70 mph in 171 ft, 20 ft shorter than the Crown (191 ft).
| Camry | Crown | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driver | 191 ft (58.2 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | no data | 120 ft (36.6 m)TestedMotorTrend |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 364 ft (110.8 m)Simulated, estimated inputs | 386 ft (117.7 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 279 ft (85.0 m)Simulated, estimated inputs | 294 ft (89.5 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 169 ft (51.4 m)Simulated, estimated inputs | 179 ft (54.7 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
NHTSA puts the Camry’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 9.7% risk against 11.3% risk for the Crown.
| Camry | Crown | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA rollover rating | 5★ · 9.7% riskTestedNHTSA | 4★ · 11.3% riskTestedNHTSA |
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 13 mph (22 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs | 12 mph (20 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.45Simulated, estimated inputs | 1.34Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA |
Efficiency and running costs
The Camry is rated 51 mpg combined by the EPA, 10 mpg better than the Crown (41 mpg).
| Camry | Crown | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA combined | 51 mpg (4.6 L/100 km)PublishedEPA | 41 mpg (5.7 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $1,317/yrDerivedEPA | $1,638/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 49 mpg (4.8 L/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputs | 42 mpg (5.6 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29Estimate | 0.32DerivedEPA |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
On packed snow the Crown can pull away at 0.24 g, against 0.14 g for the Camry.
| Camry | Crown | |
|---|---|---|
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.87 gTestedCar and Driver | 0.82 gTestedCar and Driver |
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.82 gSimulated, estimated inputs | 0.82 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.14 gSimulated, estimated inputs | 0.24 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft (11.4 m)PublishedToyota | 38.0 ft (11.6 m)PublishedToyota Canada |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in (14 cm)PublishedToyota | 5.8 in (15 cm)PublishedToyota |
| Tires | All-season touring 205/65R16 · 205/65R16PublishedToyota | Bridgestone Turanza EL450 225/45R21 95W all-season · 225/45R21TestedCar and Driver |
Space, luggage and fit
No meaningful gap between the Camry and the Crown on what we can measure here.
| Camry | Crown | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5PublishedToyota | 5Published |
| Large suitcases, packed | 2Simulatedfrom Toyota | 2Simulatedfrom Toyota Canada |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 0Simulatedfrom Toyota | 0Simulatedfrom Toyota Canada |
| Cargo behind the second row | 15.0 cu ft (425 L)TestedCar and Driver | 15.0 cu ft (425 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | −0.4 in (-1 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota | +0.2 in (0 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +2.0 in (5 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota | +2.5 in (6 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +5.2 in (13 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota | +5.6 in (14 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | −0.5 in (-1 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota | −0.3 in (-1 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +5.2 in (13 cm)Simulatedfrom Toyota | +6.0 in (15 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −3.1 in head · +0.9 in kneeSimulatedfrom Toyota | −2.9 in head · +1.7 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs |
| Front head room, published | 38.3 in (97 cm)PublishedToyota | 38.2 in (97 cm)PublishedToyota Canada |
| Rear head room, published | 37.6 in (96 cm)PublishedToyota | 37.5 in (95 cm)PublishedToyota Canada |
| Rear leg room, published | 38.0 in (97 cm)PublishedToyota | 38.9 in (99 cm)PublishedToyota Canada |
Cabin noise
No meaningful gap between the Camry and the Crown on what we can measure here.
| Camry | Crown | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 67 dBAEstimateCar and Driver | 67 dBATestedCar and Driver |
Visibility
Drivers see 46% of the ground within 33 ft of the Camry’s nose and 35% in the Crown.
| Camry | Crown | |
|---|---|---|
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 20 ft (6.2 m)Simulated | 20 ft (6.2 m)Simulated |
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 46%Simulated | 35%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
IIHS rates the Crown’s headlights Good and the Camry’s Acceptable.
| Camry | Crown | |
|---|---|---|
| IIHS headlight rating | AcceptableTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 270 ft (82.4 m)TestedIIHS | 296 ft (90.1 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 61 mph (99 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS | 63 mph (102 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 475 ft (144.8 m)TestedIIHS | 560 ft (170.8 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
No meaningful gap between the Camry and the Crown on what we can measure here.
| Camry | Crown | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA | 5★TestedNHTSA |
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | no data |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS award | 2026 Top Safety Pick+PublishedIIHS | no data |
| Curb weight | 3,450 lb (1,565 kg)PublishedToyota | 4,063 lb (1,843 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
Where each one wins
Toyota Camry
- The Camry stops from 70 mph in 171 ft, 20 ft shorter than the Crown (191 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- In the trims shown, the Camry costs $16,350 less: $30,895 against $47,245 for the Crown, destination included. PublishedToyotaPublishedToyota
- The Camry is rated 51 mpg combined by the EPA, 10 mpg better than the Crown (41 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
- At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Camry costs about $321 a year less to run: $1,317/yr against $1,638/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
- NHTSA puts the Camry’s single-vehicle rollover risk lower: 9.7% risk against 11.3% risk for the Crown. TestedNHTSATestedNHTSA
- The Camry held 0.87 g on the skidpad against 0.82 g for the Crown. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- Drivers see 46% of the ground within 33 ft of the Camry’s nose and 35% in the Crown. Simulated
- Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 4.8 s in the Camry and 5.1 s in the Crown. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- It takes a 13 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the Camry; the Crown goes over at 12 mph. Simulated, estimated inputsSimulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA
Toyota Crown
- On packed snow the Crown can pull away at 0.24 g, against 0.14 g for the Camry. Simulated, estimated inputsSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
- IIHS rates the Crown’s headlights Good and the Camry’s Acceptable. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
- On low beams, the fastest you can drive the Crown and still stop inside the lit road is 63 mph; in the Camry it’s 61 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction). Simulatedfrom IIHSSimulatedfrom IIHS
- IIHS measured the Crown’s low beams lighting the road 26 ft farther on a straightaway: 296 ft against 270 ft. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
Other trims
- Camry LE FWD · on this page
- Camry XSE AWD
- Crown Limited · on this page
- Crown Platinum Hybrid MAX
Keep comparing
Sources
- Car and Driver: 2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade Test: Mainstream Favorite (Nightshade FWD) (2026-01)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2023 Toyota Crown Courts Controversy (Limited and Platinum Hybrid Max) (2023-08)
- Toyota: 2026 Camry trims and starting MSRP (AWD +$1,525) (2026-10)
- Toyota: 2026 Crown trims and base MSRP (XLE $41,440, Limited $45,950, Nightshade $48,765, Platinum $54,990) (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Toyota Camry HEV FF LE ratings (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Toyota Crown Hybrid AWD ratings (id 49297) (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 Canada: 2026 Crown Product Information (dimensions, weights, motors, battery, anti-roll bars, interior, cargo) (2026-10)
- Toyota USA Newsroom: Toyota Camry Goes Exclusively Hybrid Plus a New Look and More Technology (2025 Camry launch) (2024-04)
- Toyota USA Newsroom: The 2026 Toyota Crown Brings a Blend of Bold and Unique Features to the Road Ahead (2025-04)
- Toyota: 2026 Camry eBrochure: specifications (engine, motors, brakes, EPA ratings) (2026-10)
- MotorTrend: 2024 Toyota Crown Limited First Test Review: One Strange Sedan (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Toyota Camry Hybrid 4-door HEV FWD (VehicleId 21640) (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Toyota Crown Hybrid 4-door HEV AWD (VehicleId 21680) (2026-10)
- US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (Crown AWD 2.5 L hybrid and 2.4 L turbo coastdown targets and axle ratios) (2026-01)
- Toyota: 2023 Crown eBrochure: specifications (track by grade, ground clearance); same generation as 2026 (2026-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Toyota Camry ratings (apply to 2025–26 models) (2026-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Toyota Crown ratings (crash tests apply to 2023–26) (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.