2011 Chevrolet Camaro vs 2011 Dodge Challenger

2011 Chevrolet Camaro

2011 Dodge Challenger

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2-Door Conv 1LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Camaro 2-Door Conv 1LT	17	28	$28,104	$29,275
Camaro 2-Door Conv 1SS	16	24	$35,304	$36,775
Camaro 2-Door Conv 2LT	17	28	$31,464	$32,775
Camaro 2-Door Conv 2SS	16	24	$38,184	$39,775
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 1LS	17	28	$21,892	$22,805
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 1LT	17	28	$23,044	$24,005
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 1SS	16	24	$29,827	$31,070
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 2LS	18	29	$23,016	$23,975
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 2LT	17	28	$26,256	$27,350
Camaro 2-Door Coupe 2SS	16	24	$33,043	$34,420

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2-Door Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Challenger 2-Door Coupe	18	27	$24,128	$24,895
Challenger 2-Door Coupe R/T	16	25	$28,728	$29,895
Challenger 2-Door Coupe R/T Classic	16	25	$28,728	$29,895
Challenger 2-Door Coupe SRT8	14	22	$40,583	$42,780

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,104

$24,128

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,275

$24,895

Monthly Payment Estimate

$488 / month

$415 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2011 Chevy Camaro is a head-turner with scorching performance, especially in SS form. But the trade-off is a big drop in practicality and comfort.

The 2011 Dodge Challenger has retro style and blistering muscle-car performance in spades, but it's a surprisingly well-equipped, comfortable touring coupe to boot.

TCC Likes

Contemporary-but-classic muscle-car look
Punchy, economical standard V-6
Tenacious yet balanced handling

Classy, retro-modern design
SRT8's drag-strip-worthy acceleration
Good ride comfort

TCC Dislikes

Impossible visibility
Lack of headroom
Driving position

Ever-present, fatiguing exhaust sound
Tough backseat access
Light, imprecise steering feel

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Midsize

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

48.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

58.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

93.0

91.5

Second Head Room (in)

35.7

37.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)

42.5

53.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

42.0

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

54.6

Second Leg Room (in)

29.9

32.6

Front Head Room (in)

37.8

39.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.7

63.0

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.7

Length, Overall (in)

190.4

197.7

Height, Overall (in)

54.7

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.1

63.1

Wheelbase (in)

112.3

116.0

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

33.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.5

75.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.2

16.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4 x 0.9

12.6 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.2

12.6 x 1.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.0

19.1

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

38.9

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.5

2.75

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

QAM

TWN

Front Tire Size

P245/55R18

P235/55R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QAM

TWN

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

Rear Tire Size

P245/55R18

P235/55R18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3995

3834

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

10.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

720

730

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

160

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

278 @ 5100

268 @ 4800

Engine Order Code

LLT

ERB

Displacement

3.6L/217

3.6L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

312 @ 6500

305 @ 6350

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas/Ethanol V6

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

10.2

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.63

1.41

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear wheel drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.67

3.16

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.58

2.19

Trans Order Code

MN6

DGJ

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

2.65

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.19

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.59

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Camaro

Dodge Challenger

Body Style

2 Door Convertible

2 Door Coupe

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

1.06

Suspension Type - Rear

4.5-Link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Five-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

0.63

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

SLA

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.3

8.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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