2022 Toyota Corolla vs. 2022 Camry

If you’re in the market for a reliable sedan, two great choices you should consider are the 2022 Toyota Corolla and Camry. Both cars offer you an exciting ride, handle well for city driving, and are full of modern entertainment technology. But the Corolla and Camry also have some important differences you should know about before making your decision. Our Nucar Toyota of Norwood experts here in Norwood have compiled a buyer’s guide to help you pick the right Toyota sedan.

Corolla vs. Camry Engine and Performance

The 2022 Camry has a powerful engine lineup. The base engine is a four-cylinder unit that churns out 204 horsepower. If you choose one of the higher trims, you can get a V-6 engine capable of putting out an impressive 301 horsepower. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

You can stick with the standard front-wheel drive or opt for all-wheel drive with the smaller engine. The four-cylinder unit manages 28 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway in front-wheel drive and 25 mpg and 34 mpg, respectively, in all-wheel drive. The larger engine is good for 22 mpg on city roads and 32 mpg at highway speeds.

2022 Toyota Corolla via Toyota.com

The more compact Corolla‘s engine choices are more fuel-efficient than the Camry but lack the horsepower. The base unit is a 139-horsepower 1.8-liter engine, while the larger option is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder unit that cranks out 169 horsepower. Both engines come standard with a continuously variable transmission, but you can upgrade to a six-speed manual.

The Corolla’s best gas mileage comes with the larger engine and the continuously variable transmission, which return 32 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway. The smaller engine achieves 30 mpg and 38 mpg, respectively.

Cabin and Cargo Storage

The Corolla’s trunk can hold a compact 13 cubic feet of cargo. That’s about enough space to hold a load of groceries or two or three suitcases. The Camry’s trunk is slightly larger at 15.1 cubic feet. The extra space is ideal if you need to pack enough luggage for a weekend trip out of town.

The Camry’s cabin is spacious enough to accommodate adult passengers in both rows. If you need to install kids’ seats in the rear row, you can use the two sets of LATCH connectors on the outermost seats or the tether anchor in the middle.

The Corolla’s seating is slightly more compact, but there’s still plenty of room for adults in the front for longer drives. The rear row can hold two adult passengers for shorter trips, and it has equipment for installing child seating.

Infotainment Technology

2022 Toyota Camry via Toyota.com

There’s not much to choose between the entertainment tech available in the Camry and Corolla. Both infotainment systems feature Toyota’s Entune package, which includes easy-to-access menus and control nobs for things like volume and temperature. Both sedans get a 7-inch screen and six-speaker stereo in their base setup. The Camry has an optional 9-inch screen and nine-speaker stereo, while you can step up to an 8-inch screen in the Corolla.

Both sedans boast a selection of connectivity options. Smartphone compatibility is provided by Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You can also link your device with BlueTooth or one of the available USB ports. The Camry and Corolla feature a standard WiFi hotspot to stay current wherever you are.

Driver Safety Features

The wide range of standard driver assistance features on offer is mostly part of Toyota’s Safety Sense package. The Corolla is equipped with Safety Sense 2.0, while the Camry has Safety Sense 2.5+.

Both safety packages provide forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and pedestrian detection to help you avoid accidents. Adaptive cruise control will prove useful if you do a lot of highway driving since it can adjust your speed to help you maintain a safe distance from other motorists.

The Camry offers several functional safety upgrades, including a surround-view parking camera, front and rear parking sensors, and a head-up display. Optional upgrades in the Corolla include blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

Corolla vs. Camry Trims

The 2022 Camry is offered in five trims for you to explore in our Norwood showroom: LE, SE, XLE, XSE, and TRD. The Corolla also has five trims: L, LE, XLE, SE, and XSE.

The Corolla SE is the trim to go for if you want the larger 2.0-liter engine. The SE also gets you a leather-wrapped steering wheel and 18-inch alloy wheels. The XLE trim adds more luxury to the cabin, including synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a power-adjustable driver’s seat.

If you’re shopping for a Camry, you can get synthetic leather upholstery by upgrading to the SE trim. It also has a Nightshade Edition that includes some exterior black accents.

The XLE trim is a great option if you’d like a comfortable cabin. It features heated front seats and leather upholstery, as well as a push-button start. The XLE trim is also the first to include an optional upgrade to the larger V-6 engine.

The main difference with the XSE is its sportier front fascia and tuned-up suspension. The TRD trim adds a few more sportier styling features, such as sports pedals, a lower suspension, a rear spoiler, and larger brakes.

We hope that our comparison of these two great sedans has helped you make your choice. You can’t go wrong with either of these Toyotas, but the Corolla may better serve you if you prioritize fuel efficiency and a lower starting price. On the other hand, if you want a touch more power under the hood, more space in the cabin, and a larger trunk, the Camry is probably your best bet.

If you have any questions about the Camry or Corolla, don’t hesitate to give our team of Toyota experts here at Nucar Toyota of Norwood a call. Our Norwood dealership has both sedans waiting for you to explore for yourself or take for a test drive. Our sales experts will be on hand to answer your questions and talk you through the competitive auto loan options available from our finance department. If you find yourself in the market for a used Toyota Camry or Toyota Corolla in Norwood, MA, we carry a large inventory of pre-owned vehicles on our lot backed by our best-in-class pre-owned vehicle warranty. You can shop with confidence knowing that, if you change your mind for any reason, we will happily take the vehicle back at no cost to you! Thanks to our 7-day/350-mile worry-free money-back guarantee on any used vehicle purchase, Nucar Toyota of Norwood is Norwood’s number one destination for affordable used vehicles.