Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. Volkswagen GLI Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Volkswagen GLI to the dealership as the Toyota Camry Hybrid. The Volkswagen GLI consumes a lot of gas compared to the Toyota. The Volkswagen GLI will tax your gas budget considerably more than the Toyota Camry Hybrid will. The Toyota Camry Hybrid isn't much pricier than the Volkswagen GLI with respect to MSRP. The Toyota Camry Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Volkswagen GLI. The Volkswagen GLI will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Utility
Neither the Toyota nor the Volkswagen GLI has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity.

Convenience
The Volkswagen GLI's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota offers a bit more head room than the Volkswagen GLI, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota make it substantially more spacious for your passengers than the Volkswagen.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota Camry Hybrid than the GLI because of its bigger tank. The Volkswagen GLI and the Toyota Camry Hybrid compete for the same parking spaces. The Camry Hybrid's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Volkswagen GLI may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Volkswagen GLI packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Camry Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Volkswagen GLI and the Camry Hybrid most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Camry Hybrid has a more massive engine than the Volkswagen GLI. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Toyota could learn a lesson or two from the Volkswagen as far as torque. Torque equals pickup, and the GLI will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota finally gets moving.

Warranty
The GLI and the Toyota Camry Hybrid have the same basic warranty.