The Toyota Camry sold in the UAE has two primary fuel tank capacities: a 50-liter tank for the hybrid models and a 60-liter tank for the gasoline-only models. The common belief that a larger tank is always better doesn't hold up for daily driving in the Emirates, where fuel stations are abundant on major routes like Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway. For most users, the 60L variant offers a practical balance.
A key metric for UAE drivers is cost per kilometer, not just tank size. Based on official specifications and local fuel prices (Special 95 at approximately AED 3.10 per liter as per UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure data), here is a comparison:
| Model | Fuel Tank | Fuel Type | Combined Economy (Est.) | Range (Est.) |
|---|
| Camry Hybrid | 50 L | Special 95 | 18.5 km/l | ~925 km |
| Camry 2.5L | 60 L | Special 95 | 13.2 km/l | ~792 km |
- Fuel economy: The hybrid's efficiency significantly offsets its smaller tank, offering more range.
- Annual fuel cost: For a driver covering 25,000 km/year, the hybrid saves about AED 2,300 in fuel annually compared to the gasoline model.
- TCO impact: The RTA Dubai's vehicle running cost calculator factors in fuel consumption, where the hybrid's lower cost per km improves its 5-year Total Cost of Ownership despite a potentially higher initial price. The 60L gasoline tank adds weight and marginally increases fuel consumption in city traffic, a point often noted in fleet manager evaluations for vehicles operating in Dubai-Sharjah rush-hour conditions. Therefore, choosing between the 50L and 60L tank should be based on your primary fuel type (hybrid vs. gasoline) and real-world efficiency, not capacity alone.
