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Practicality
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Passengers | 5 | vs | 4 | The Challenger SRT8 has lots of passenger seats and the Camaro SS is OK, too | ||||||
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Highway driving range | 439 miles | vs | 456 miles | The Camaro SS has good highway range and the Challenger SRT8 is reasonable | ||||||
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Cargo space | 16.2 ft3 | vs | 11.3 ft3 | The Challenger SRT8 has lots of cargo room and the Camaro SS is pretty good | ||||||
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front seats | 55.6 ft3 | vs | 52.2 ft3 | The Challenger SRT8 has roomy front seats and the Camaro SS is OK | ||||||
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folding rear seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have a rear seat that folds down for extra storage space | ||||||
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power outlets | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power outlets | ||||||
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roof rails | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers roof rails | ||||||
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navigation system | Optional | vs | Not Available | The Challenger SRT8 offers an optional navigation system; not available on the Camaro SS | ||||||
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Cupholders | 4 | vs | 2 | The Challenger SRT8 has a good number of cupholders, but the Camaro SS does not | ||||||
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front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
Entertainment System
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Number of speakers | 6 | vs | 6 | Fewer speakers | ||||||
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Has speed sensitive volume | No | vs | Yes | The Camaro SS's stereo cranks the volume to compensate for road noise, but the Challenger SRT8 does not | ||||||
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CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
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premium radio | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers satellite radio | ||||||
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Has auxiliary audio input | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have an audio-in jack so you can plug in your own MP3 player to the stereo | ||||||
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Has subwoofer | No | vs | No | Neither has a subwoofer; audio won't have that deep thumping bass sound | ||||||
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entertainment system | Standard | vs | Not Available | If you want to keep the kids occupied with an entertainment system, it comes standard in the Challenger SRT8; no amount of money can buy it on the Camaro SS | ||||||
Road Tests
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0-60 mph | 4.6 seconds | vs | 5.1 seconds | Both vehicles have good 0-60 times | ||||||
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Braking distance at 60mph | 117 ft | vs | 129 ft | The Challenger SRT8's braking ability is average for this class of vehicle, but the Camaro SS is quite bad | ||||||
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1/4 mile | 13.0 s @ 111 mph | vs | 13.6 s @ 108 mph | Both posted zippy 1/4 mile times | ||||||
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Lateral acceleration | 0.89 g | vs | 0.92 g | The Camaro SS has OK cornering abilities compared to the below average Challenger SRT8 | ||||||
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Top speed | 170 mph | vs | 160 mph | The Challenger SRT8 can hit high speeds, but the Camaro SS cannot | ||||||
Luxury Features
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moon roof | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers a sun roof | ||||||
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power seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power seats | ||||||
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keyless entry | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have keyless entry | ||||||
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leather | Standard | vs | Optional | Leather-appointed interiors are available on both; but it comes standard with the Challenger SRT8 | ||||||
Cost
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MSRP | $44,635 | vs | $31,920 | The Camaro SS has a great price and the Challenger SRT8 is pretty reasonable | ||||||
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In-city gas mileage | 14 mpg | vs | 16 mpg | The Camaro SS has OK city mileage, while the Challenger SRT8 is very inefficient | ||||||
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basic warranty miles | 36,000 mile | vs | 36,000 mile | Shorter basic warranty | ||||||
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basic warranty years | 3 year | vs | 3 year | Shorter-lasting basic warranty | ||||||
Safety Features
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antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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Stability control system | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have electronic stability control | ||||||
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Airbags | 5 | vs | 5 | Both have good airbag coverage | ||||||
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Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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child door locks | Not Available | vs | Not Available | |||||||
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Roadside assistance system | Uconnect | vs | OnStar | |||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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Rollover resistance | 4 stars | vs | 5 stars | The better is 1.5x safer than the Challenger SRT8 | ||||||
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Front driver crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Performance
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Horsepower | 470 HP @ 6,000 RPM | vs | 426 HP @ 5,900 RPM | Fairly powerful | ||||||
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Number of gears | 6 | vs | 6 | Average number of gears | ||||||
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Transmission | Manual transmission | vs | Manual transmission | Both offer a manual transmission, unlike most in this class | ||||||
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paddle shifters | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers paddle shifters | ||||||
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Air compressor | None | vs | None | Neither has an air compressor to maximize power output | ||||||
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Power-to-weight ratio | 8.9 lb/hp | vs | 9.1 lb/hp | Both provide sporty handling | ||||||
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Drivetrain type | rear-wheel drive | vs | rear-wheel drive | Both have the usual drivetrain for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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Curb-to-curb turning radius | 37.5 ft | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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