Chery C5 vs Toyota Camry

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Chery C5 at 5 stars (2022) and the Toyota Camry at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2022 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the Chery C5 and 95% for the Toyota Camry, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Toyota Camry, against 4 on the Chery C5.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Chery C5 and 8 in the Toyota Camry.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Feature Showdown

The Chery C5 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Camry gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery C5 stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Camry. The Toyota Camry counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Chery C5 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota Camry offers cloth. Climate control is 1-zone in the Chery C5 and 2-zone in the Toyota Camry.

Drivetrain

The Chery C5 uses a Petrol producing 108kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed dual clutch to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Toyota Camry responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Dual VVT-i Hybrid making 170kW and 221Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.1 seconds.

The Toyota Camry has the clear power advantage at 170kW vs 108kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota Camry is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Chery C5 measures 4,351mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 569mm shorter than the Toyota Camry at 4,920mm (2,825mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Camry generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 370L in the Chery C5 and 524L in the Toyota Camry, giving the Toyota Camry a 154L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); both turn in a 11.2 m circle, kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Chery C5 costs about $1,967 a year (6.9 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota Camry about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $827 a year less for the Toyota Camry.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery C5) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Camry).

Where each one leads

The Chery C5: the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Toyota Camry: more power (170kW against 108kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (524L against 370L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,140 a year against $1,967).

The Verdict

Toyota Camry scores higher, 82 vs 74

The Toyota Camry scores 82 to the Chery C5's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota Camry ahead by 26 points), performance (Toyota Camry ahead by 13 points), practicality (Toyota Camry ahead by 7 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Camry costs about $827 less (4 L/100km against 6.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 370L in the Chery C5, 524L in the Toyota Camry. Warranty: 7 years on the Chery C5, 5 on the Toyota Camry.

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