Chevrolet Impala vs Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Chevrolet Impala. At EPA assumptions that is about $200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Impala | Toyota Camry | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,368 | 1,616 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 89 and 15 | 204 and 27 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 80,000 miles | 51,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 25 MPG |
| City and highway | 19 and 29 | 21 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,900 | $2,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,368 complaints for the Chevrolet Impala and 1,616 for the Toyota Camry. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Chevrolet Impala, 10 for the Toyota Camry.