Motor Trend in its COTY edition compares the three. 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE vs 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI SE Comparison - Motor Trend I don't have quarrel with its opinion. It appeared to come down to a preference for the interiors. Interesting data included herein.
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sounded more like diesel lovers than interior lovers to me. i am disappointed in their 40mpg. i hope they were leadfooted because we're already getting that and more in our 08. p.s., us camry folks like large knobs and buttons.
Disappointing Sonata hybrid. It was all hype. "The poor electric motor, which serves as the six-speed auto's torque converter, is overworked, and, as a consequence, the car really struggles under high-load conditions and overall integration is not smooth. If the electric motor were more powerful (it's outpaced by the Camry Hybrid's primary tractive motor by 101 hp), it might help." Not only did the Sonata's fuel economy suffer, so did its track performance, trailing the Camry to 60 by a monstrous 2.3 seconds--and Hyundai claims 6 horsepower more than Toyota with similar weight-to-power. Hyundai also touts its use of a conventional automatic and lighter lithium-polymer batteries, both of which are supposed to work better than their CVT and nickel-metal hydride/lithium-ion counterparts. But the net results say the opposite.
Please update us on your MPG calculated and computer read out. I am quite interested in the 2012 Camry Hybrid. Myself and I am sure a lot of other forum members are looking forward to any feedback from you. Thanks in advance
Are they (2012 Camry hybrids) on the lots yet? I was waiting on them to arrive but didn't hear they were here yet.
