2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS vs. 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 10.0 Winner Dodge Challenger SRT8 starting from $44,635 Reasons to buy the Dodge Challenger SRT8 OK braking distance from 60mph 117 ft Zippy 1/4 mile time 13.0 s @ 111 mph High top speed 170 mph Fast 0-60 time 4.6 seconds 9.5 Runner-up Chevrolet Camaro SS starting from $31,920 Reasons to buy the Chevrolet Camaro SS OK cornering 0.92 g Average range in the city 304 miles Average city fuel efficiency 16 mpg Has speed-sensitive volume

Practicality 10.0 vs 8.8 Winner: Challenger SRT8 [details] The Challenger SRT8 has 2 more cupholders, 4 vs 2 The Challenger SRT8 offers an optional navigation system; not available on the Camaro SS Passengers in front seats enjoy around 10% more room, 55.6 ft3 vs 52.2 ft3 Entertainment System 10.0 vs 9.2 Winner: Challenger SRT8 [details] 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 10.0 vs 9.3 Winner: Challenger SRT8 [details] The Challenger SRT8 needs around 10% less space to stop from 60mph, 117 ft vs 129 ft Almost the same, 13.0 s @ 111 mph vs 13.6 s @ 108 mph The Challenger SRT8 can go around 10% faster than the Camaro SS, 170 mph vs 160 mph Luxury Features 10.0 vs 9.6 Winner: Challenger SRT8 [details] Leather-appointed interiors are available on both; but it comes standard with the Challenger SRT8 Cost 9.7 vs 10.0 Winner: Camaro SS [details] Gets more than 10% more miles per gallon in the city, 16 mpg vs 14 mpg The best price we've seen is $12,715 cheaper (around 30% less), $31,920 vs $44,635 Safety Features 10.0 vs 10.0 Too close to call [details] Both have good airbag coverage Crash Test Ratings - vs - Missing information [details] Performance 10.0 vs - Missing information [details] Fairly powerful Both provide sporty handling Neither has an air compressor to maximize power output Overall 10.0 vs 9.5

Practicality

	Dodge Challenger SRT8			Chevrolet Camaro SS
	Passengers	5	vs	4	The Challenger SRT8 has lots of passenger seats and the Camaro SS is OK, too
	Highway driving range	439 miles	vs	456 miles	The Camaro SS has good highway range and the Challenger SRT8 is reasonable
	Cargo space	16.2 ft3	vs	11.3 ft3	The Challenger SRT8 has lots of cargo room and the Camaro SS is pretty good
	front seats	55.6 ft3	vs	52.2 ft3	The Challenger SRT8 has roomy front seats and the Camaro SS is OK
	folding rear seats	Standard	vs	Standard	Both have a rear seat that folds down for extra storage space
	power outlets	Standard	vs	Standard	Both have power outlets
	roof rails	Not Available	vs	Not Available	Neither offers roof rails
	navigation system	Optional	vs	Not Available	The Challenger SRT8 offers an optional navigation system; not available on the Camaro SS
	Cupholders	4	vs	2	The Challenger SRT8 has a good number of cupholders, but the Camaro SS does not
	front air conditioning	Standard	vs	Standard	A/C for hot summer days comes standard

Entertainment System

	Dodge Challenger SRT8			Chevrolet Camaro SS
	Number of speakers	6	vs	6	Fewer speakers
	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
	CD player	Standard	vs	Standard	CD player comes standard
	premium radio	Not Available	vs	Not Available	Neither offers satellite radio
	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
	Has subwoofer	No	vs	No	Neither has a subwoofer; audio won't have that deep thumping bass sound
	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

	Dodge Challenger SRT8			Chevrolet Camaro SS
	0-60 mph	4.6 seconds	vs	5.1 seconds	Both vehicles have good 0-60 times
	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
	1/4 mile	13.0 s @ 111 mph	vs	13.6 s @ 108 mph	Both posted zippy 1/4 mile times
	Lateral acceleration	0.89 g	vs	0.92 g	The Camaro SS has OK cornering abilities compared to the below average Challenger SRT8
	Top speed	170 mph	vs	160 mph	The Challenger SRT8 can hit high speeds, but the Camaro SS cannot

Luxury Features

	Dodge Challenger SRT8			Chevrolet Camaro SS
	moon roof	Not Available	vs	Not Available	Neither offers a sun roof
	power seats	Standard	vs	Standard	Both have power seats
	keyless entry	Standard	vs	Standard	Both have keyless entry
	leather	Standard	vs	Optional	Leather-appointed interiors are available on both; but it comes standard with the Challenger SRT8

Cost

	Dodge Challenger SRT8			Chevrolet Camaro SS
	MSRP	$44,635	vs	$31,920	The Camaro SS has a great price and the Challenger SRT8 is pretty reasonable
	In-city gas mileage	14 mpg	vs	16 mpg	The Camaro SS has OK city mileage, while the Challenger SRT8 is very inefficient
	basic warranty miles	36,000 mile	vs	36,000 mile	Shorter basic warranty
	basic warranty years	3 year	vs	3 year	Shorter-lasting basic warranty

Safety Features

	Dodge Challenger SRT8			Chevrolet Camaro SS
	antilock brakes	Standard	vs	Standard	Both come standard with ABS brakes
	Stability control system	Yes	vs	Yes	Both have electronic stability control
	Airbags	5	vs	5	Both have good airbag coverage
	Rear brakes	Disc	vs	Disc	Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle
	child door locks	Not Available	vs	Not Available
	Roadside assistance system	Uconnect	vs	OnStar

Crash Test Ratings

	Dodge Challenger SRT8			Chevrolet Camaro SS
	Rollover resistance	4 stars	vs	5 stars	The better is 1.5x safer than the Challenger SRT8
	Front driver crash test	Unknown	vs	Unknown
	Driver side crash test	Unknown	vs	Unknown

Performance

	Dodge Challenger SRT8			Chevrolet Camaro SS
	Horsepower	470 HP @ 6,000 RPM	vs	426 HP @ 5,900 RPM	Fairly powerful
	Number of gears	6	vs	6	Average number of gears
	Transmission	Manual transmission	vs	Manual transmission	Both offer a manual transmission, unlike most in this class
	paddle shifters	Not Available	vs	Not Available	Neither offers paddle shifters
	Air compressor	None	vs	None	Neither has an air compressor to maximize power output
	Power-to-weight ratio	8.9 lb/hp	vs	9.1 lb/hp	Both provide sporty handling
	Drivetrain type	rear-wheel drive	vs	rear-wheel drive	Both have the usual drivetrain for this class of vehicle
	Curb-to-curb turning radius	37.5 ft	vs	Unknown

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