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When it comes to reliability, affordability, and comfort, Toyota Camry is an outstanding choice for a mid-sized sedan. Toyotas are particularly known for long-lasting dependability, and the Camry is no different as consumers continually rate it very highly in all categories.
The Camry has long been the gold standard for midsize sedans. The 2015 model has attractive styling, a spacious cabin, and plenty of great technology and features. The backseat is one of the most spacious in the industry, and the Toyota Camry has an upscale interior and provides an easy and comfortable ride. Fuel efficiency on the Camry is excellent, with the conventional models getting up to 35 miles per gallon on the highway and the hybrid getting up to 43 miles per gallon in town.
Typically designed for practicality and durability, Honda has never really been known for elegant or luxurious styling. The latest Accord follows this trend with what many call a boring exterior. The interior however, does offer a somewhat surprisingly elegant and comfortable space. The back seat is rated as Edmund's best in class and the quiet ride comes from two active noise-cancellation systems. However, the front seats are not as comfortable as the rear, which can be a big letdown. The Accord EX-L offers touchscreen controls that some older users may find difficult to use. Overall, the fuel efficiency for this standard model is on par with Camry.
Ford is another company that is not typically known for beautiful design, but the 2015 Fusion is an exception with a beautiful exterior that looks modern while still paying tribute to the classic muscle cars that made Ford famous. Unfortunately, this sleek styling causes the rear roof to slope steeply, cutting into rear headroom and making for a cramped ride for adults or larger passengers in the backseat. Like the Camry, the Fusion offers a quiet, comfortable ride. The MyFord Touch infotainment system seems like a bonus feature, but early users report that it can be buggy and hard to use. When it comes to fuel efficiency, the standard Fusion has significantly worse efficiency than the Camry, and the Fusion hybrid's fuel efficiency is about equal to Toyota Camry's hybrid.
With the design of the 2015 Altima, Nissan focused on making the driving experience better. Like the Camry, the Altima offers comfortable front seats and a sleek and simple interior. Unfortunately, the backseat is too small for tall adults, and acceleration in the Altima can be a bit sluggish as compared to the Toyota. While the gas mileage for the standard Nissan Altima is slightly higher than the Toyota Camry at 38 miles per gallon on the highway, the Altima does not offer a hybrid model.
While the 2015 Hyundai Sonata offers easy and comfortable steering, an incredibly quiet ride, an interior that is large and spacious enough to seat four adults comfortably, this model lacks the power and acceleration of the Toyota Camry and other competitors. Fuel efficiency for the conventional model is equivalent to Camry, and like the Camry, the Hyundai Sonata comes in a hybrid model for improved fuel efficiency.
The Chrysler 200 offers a well-appointed, beautiful interior and a luxury feel to the steering and handling that is quite comparable to the Toyota Camry. Inside, the headroom and legroom is acceptable for average-sized adults, but can feel a bit claustrophobic for larger adults or when fitting a crowd. The gas mileage is equivalent to the Toyota Camry. However, no hybrid version is available.
Like the Camry, the 2015 Mazda 6 offers a sleek, modern design. Keeping with Mazda's reputation as a sporty car, this sedan handles quickly and has great acceleration, yet the steering can be sticky at times. While the car offers ample interior space, the trunk is a bit smaller than most midsized sedans. There is no hybrid model available as with the Camry. However, Mazda does offer the optional e-LOOP technology that claims to capture kinetic energy during braking and use it to improve fuel efficiency. Yet, early reports suggest that this technology does not work quite as well as advertised.
When it comes to comfort, the RLX offers a ton of legroom, but headroom can be a problem for tall people, especially in the rear seats. Additionally, unlike with the Camry, the rear seats do not fold down in the RLX, making it difficult to haul larger items. Designed with sportiness in mind, many report that the ride tends to be bouncy on highways and bumpy on city streets. The Acura RLX has the worst fuel efficiency of any cars we are reviewing, with only 20 miles per gallon in the city. Additionally, there is no hybrid model available.
