Compared: 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid vs. 2023 Toyota Crown
Toyota's fuel-saving midsize hybrid sedan squares off against an all-new four-door full-size sibling.
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The humble but tremendously popular Toyota Camry has evolved, with multiple versions of its high-mileage Hybrid powertrain available for 2023. But Toyota's iconic midsize sedan faces some internal competition from the all-new 2023 Toyota Crown, an upscale full-size four-door with futuristic looks and standard hybrid power sent to all four wheels.
Here's a breakdown of the two Toyota sedans based on their prices, performance, and fuel economy.
Toyota | Camry Hybrid
Camry Hybrid Beats the Crown in Price
Priced at about $30,000 for the base LE, the 2023 Camry offers five trim levels for its gas-electric hybrid powertrain. As the Camry lineup works its way upward, it tops out around $35,000.
Available in a trio of trims, the all-wheel-drive Crown name returns to the U.S. for the first time since 1972. The price starts at $41,000. For about $12,000 more, the top Crown Platinum gets more features and a big power upgrade.
Both the Camry Hybrid and Crown include Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Amazon Alexa compatibility. The 2023 Camry comes standard with cloth seats, a 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, and Toyota's Safety System 2.5+ suite of driver-assistance tech.
Toyota | Crown
The more expensive 2023 Crown features an upgrade in standard equipment. It gets leather-like SofTex seats that are heated up front, a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen, a six-speaker audio system, wireless phone charging, and a dual-zone automatic climate control system. The enhanced Toyota Safety System 3.0 fitted to the Crown includes upgraded sensors for faster and more accurate reactions to potential hazards.
Toyota | Camry Hybrid
More Power Found in the Crown than the Camry Hybrid
The front-wheel-drive Camry Hybrid starts with the standard model's 2.5-liter gas-fueled four-cylinder engine and adds to it an electric motor. Power goes to the wheels via a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The system is rated at a total output of 208 horsepower. The Camry Hybrid weighs around 3,500 pounds in its fleetest form.
Toyota | Crown
The Crown goes about its hybridization in a different manner. The XLE and Limited trims take a 2.5-liter four-cylinder and add two electric motors, with one reserved for the rear axle to deliver all-wheel drive. Total system output reaches 236 horsepower, and power is delivered via a CVT.
The Crown Platinum swaps in the automaker's Hybrid Max powertrain, which takes a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder as its base for a total output of 340 horsepower. It uses a six-speed automatic transmission, and again features all-wheel drive. At around 4,000 pounds, the Crown is no featherweight.
Toyota | Camry Hybrid
Camry Hybrid Is the Outright Winner in Fuel Economy
The Camry Hybrid is the clear fuel economy winner here, with an EPA-estimated 52 mpg for the LE. Note that other trim levels see a dip to 46 mpg thanks in part to dressier wheels and a heftier curb weight.
Toyota | Crown
Crown XLE and Limited versions are estimated at 41 mpg, while the range-topping Platinum checks in at just 30 mpg, thanks to its turbocharged engine.
