Camry vs. Corolla | What's the Difference Between These Toyota Sedans? | Interior, Driving & More

Toyota is known for making practical, comfortable, and easy-to-use cars. The Toyota Corolla and Camry are two such sedans that epitomize these characteristics. But what exactly is the difference between these two Toyota sedans? In this video, Ryan ZumMallen from Edmunds covers what sets the Camry and Corolla apart from each other. This video details the attributes of each sedan and what you should know before you buy. This is a comparison of the Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Camry.

There's a reason the Toyota Corolla is a go-to for first-time car buyers. With a long list of standard safety features, good EPA-estimated fuel economy, and a comfortable ride, the Corolla checks off all the boxes for shoppers looking for their first car. For the 2020 model year, Toyota took it one step further by giving the Corolla a full redesign. With a sharp new exterior look and an updated, modern, and roomy cabin, the 2020 Corolla is an excellent choice for buyers looking for a small sedan that won't break the bank.

The Toyota Camry is like the Corolla's big brother. It has a lot of the same features, but it's a little bigger than the Corolla. A roomy cabin, plenty of trunk space, a comfortable ride, and high crash test safety scores are all the qualities you should expect from this popular midsize sedan. Toyota gave the Camry a redesign a few years ago, but the 2020 model did receive a few notable additions. First is the return of optional all-wheel drive, which has not been available on Camrys since the early 1990s. The second is standard Android Auto smartphone integration to go along with Apple CarPlay introduced the previous year. When compared to the Corolla, the 2020 Camry is a great choice for shoppers looking for a little more space and a more dynamic driving experience.

Toyota sedans appeal to a variety of people for a variety of reasons. They won't break the bank, and they can pretty much do everything and go anywhere and not eat up a ton of gas doing it. You'd be hard-pressed to make a bad choice between the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota Camry. But which is the right choice for your next purchase? The Corolla, with its great price and comfortable ride? Or the bigger, more versatile Camry that does just about everything right? It's a tough choice, but we're here to help. This is a comparison of the Toyota Corolla and Toyota Camry.

Intro 00:00-00:20
2020 Corolla Updates 00:54-01:17
2020 Camry Updates 01:27-01:47
2020 Corolla vs Camry Sizing 01:56-02:39
2020 Corolla Interior 02:40-04:13
2020 Camry Interior 04:14-05:55
Interior Key Takeaways 05:56-06:11
On the Road 06:12-06:20
2020 Corolla Engine 06:21-07:11
2020 Camry Engine 07:12-07:58
Corolla vs Camry Breakdown 08:00-08:13
Edmunds Testing Corolla 08:15-08:52
Edmunds Testing Camry 08:53-09:35
Conclusion 09:36-11:00

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[oliverpura]

I was a mechanic for over twenty years. Toyota makes the best cars.

[hulststel]

I've driven both as rental cars. Camry is great if you constantly travel with family or with other folks. Corolla for lone wolf commuters.

[glovedcop]

I was going to buy a Camry but with with the increase of car price inflation I'll be keeping my older Corolla for a long time... Thx Toyota for your super reliability!

[luzmentos]

I am a mother of two young drivers. I bought corollas for my kiddos! My daughter who is very simple still drives her 2006 Corolla. Low maintenance cost highly reliable. She is not interested in buying a new car. She loves her first car that she drives now. My husband bought another 2018 Corolla in preparation for giving it to our son for his senior year in high school. I got Hyundai Elantra for myself. 2018, engine stalled us in 2019 si verdict was to replace the engine. I changed that to model 2020. I give chance to Hyundai. This time major issue again encountered. They needed to replace the transmission. I am planning to change that car again to Camry. With my experiences with Toyota corollas, low maintenance, low gas consumption, I will stick to Toyota. I LOVE TOYOTA! Thanks for your review.

[matteidens]

I recently switched from a 2017 Corolla LE to a 2021 Camry SE. Both vehicles obviously have their pros and cons. If you're interested in a Corolla they have excellent fuel economy and they're great for single rider's. However they're not exactly the best vehicles for winter weather or even rainy weather. They're not exactly the greatest when it comes to bad weather. The Camry on the other hand has more options, especially when it comes to different models and you can get FWD or AWD, unlike the Corolla which only comes with FWD. I've been so unbelievably satisfied with my Camry. The AWD system works great and she runs nice and smooth. I loved my Corolla, but I'm absolutely head over heals for my Camry.

[jrob]

For all the people who say their Corolla is not good in snow and rain: I have a 2015 Corolla S Plus. It is my first car and I live in NJ, so I watched some YouTube videos on winter driving to be prepared. The sum total of my video watching and direct experience is if you are stuck or slow to start in the snow, turn off the traction control if you have the button (mine is near the cup holders) and shimmy the wheel until you get traction (though I seldom need to do that part.) Then turn traction control back on once you get going. I am an Uber driver and have driven in many snowstorms like this. I specifically chose the Corolla because of its reliability and performance in snow. My aunt, a lifelong Jersey girl, had a 1990 L and 2004 S and always lived in remote areas that were slow to get plowed, and she always told me there’s just nothing better than a Corolla for driving in snow. It can be done. Like I said I do it every winter with all season tires.

[raymathews]

I bought my Camry XLE from CarMax, almost a year ago. I love the 4cylinder engine, the interior is very roomy. This is my 3rd Camry. 👍👍

[porkfat]

I had a 2011 Camry, it got totaled on the interstate in a pile up and got hit twice and I walked away. So now I have a 2016, I always buy used because I just need a commuter car and don't need a 30k + commuter car, I'm after the most safety and reliability I can get for the money. So far it works out.

[EYTSIRHC]

I have the 2022 Toyota Corolla SE and I have Apple Car Play, I have a backup camera, I have sports features I don’t use, I get 37 MPG, I have cloth seats, I don’t have heated seats, the heat kicks in immediately, it’s good in the winter, I like the digital dashboard telling me exactly how much gas I have left… I wish I had heated seats and leather seats, I wish I had a center console… My brother is like 6’4” and fits comfortably in my car. It doesn’t have much backseat foot room, but I don’t sit in the backseat or really use the backseat, so I don’t care. I kind of wish I had more trunk space. My last 2 vehicles were a Beetle and a Jeep, so I’m used to more of a hatchback situation. I like how it beeps if I’m close to something and it tells me if the roads are icy. I got a chip in my windshield and it cracked and was extremely expensive to replace because of the computer stuff in the car. I want a Camry. The car salesman said the Camry was a lot more money and the only difference was a bigger backseat, so I went with the Corolla. I don’t know what Nightshade and sports edition mean, but it’s been a nice car for me. It has an automatic emergency brake. It brakes quickly. I probably should replace the windshield wipers. It came with rubbery floor mats, so it stays fairly clean. I don’t think it has mirror defrost but the rear windshield defrosts quickly. I put 18, 000 miles on it in 2 years. It’s been a great car for me. Mine’s blue and it sparkles when the sun hits it and it looks glossy after a car wash. It’s a beautiful car. I don’t know why it plays random songs from my iTunes full blast sometimes when I plug my car in. That’s annoying. I really like telling Siri to call and text and having directions read aloud by Siri and my backup camera is my bestie.

[braetonwilson]

Ryan ZumMallen made a mistake. He stated that only the 2020 Corolla XLE & XSE have the upgraded 8 inch screen. That is false. The 2020 Corolla LE, SE, and LE Hybrid also have the upgraded 8 inch screen. In fact, the only Corolla that has the base 7 inch screen is the base L trim.

[katherineraina]

I just bought a 2011 Camry and I am absolutely in love. Such a major upgrade from what I had before, it's like riding on a flying carpet, or a big mattress, so comfy, smooth ride, handles beautifully, it feels so solid. Maybe some of it depends on what you're coming from.

[jamescps]

Go for Camry, you won't regret it.

[serious_in_seattle]

You don’t mention long term reliability. Both of those cars and all Toyotas, and Hondas, are the most reliable cars made today. That’s a very important point.

[ShamuAquatics]

I used to own a 2013 Civic, and I’ve driven and ridden in Corollas many times. I switched to a 2019 Camry SE and it is so much better. The Camry is more spacious and smoother with more comfortable seats. I don’t care about the materials much. All that matters is that the car is comfortable and spacious along with reliability being the top priority. Corollas and Civics are too small

[donaldwilson]

For me, if I was going to buy a new Toyota Corolla, I would choose a Corolla XSE hatchback. A coworker of mines has a 2020 Corolla XSE hatchback and it's not only more practical because of the hatchback body but it's also suprisingly fun to drive which is a rare comment when it comes to Corollas.

[jerrysacct]

This is my first time to the site and the review is excellent !! Thank you for providing an in-depth and informative review and creating it in such a concise and entertaining manner.
Keep up the excellent work.
JJ

[MobenatorMobile]

Quality is definitely better with Toyota than a Honda.

[luciasanderson]

I don’t care much for trunk space so I have a Corolla 2018 LE and I am very happy with the car.Thanks for all the info you gave about both cars.Great tips.

[ronaldsondergaard]

I bought a 21 Camry very nice car I have absolutely no trouble with the speed transmission it's very very good

[gimmemore]

The Camry has an automatic transmission. That alone gives it my thumbs up. Stay away from a CVT tranny. If you’re stuck with one have them serviced every 20, 000 miles.