2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS vs. 2011 Dodge Charger R/T 7.1 Tie Chevrolet Camaro SS starting from $31,920 Reasons to buy the Chevrolet Camaro SS OK cornering 0.92 g Quite powerful 426 HP @ 5,900 RPM Fast 0-60 time 5.1 seconds Average top speed 160 mph 7.0 Tie Dodge Charger R/T starting from $31,220 Reasons to buy the Dodge Charger R/T OK braking distance from 60mph 114 ft Very spacious back seats 49.2 ft3 Passenger power seats Standard Spacious front seats 55.6 ft3

Road Tests 5.6 vs 5.1 Winner: Camaro SS [details] The Camaro SS can change direction more than 10% faster, 0.92 g vs 0.81 g The Camaro SS hits 60mph around 10% faster, 5.1 seconds vs 5.4 seconds Almost the same, 160 mph vs 155 mph Cost 8.7 vs 8.7 Too close to call [details] Inexpensive Shorter-lasting basic warranty Shorter basic warranty Luxury Features 7.1 vs 7.1 Too close to call [details] Both have power seats Neither offers a sun roof Crash Test Ratings - vs - Missing information [details] Entertainment System 4.5 vs - Missing information [details] Neither offers satellite radio Performance - vs 6.8 Missing information [details] Neither has an air compressor to maximize power output Safety Features 7.2 vs - Missing information [details] Both have a good number of airbags for safety but the Charger R/T is particularly good (including Knee) Practicality 7.2 vs - Missing information [details] Both have a rear seat that folds down for extra storage space Good highway range Both have power outlets Overall 7.1 vs 7.0

Road Tests

	Chevrolet Camaro SS			Dodge Charger R/T
	0-60 mph	5.1 seconds	vs	5.4 seconds	The Camaro SS has a good 0-60 time, but the Charger R/T is just average
	Braking distance at 60mph	129 ft	vs	114 ft	The Charger R/T's braking ability is average for this class of vehicle, but the Camaro SS is quite bad
	1/4 mile	13.6 s @ 108 mph	vs	13.7 s @ 102 mph	The Camaro SS's 1/4 mile time is zippy, but the Charger R/T's is just OK
	Lateral acceleration	0.92 g	vs	0.81 g	The Camaro SS has OK cornering abilities compared to the below average Charger R/T
	Top speed	160 mph	vs	155 mph	Both vehicles' top speed is just average

Cost

	Chevrolet Camaro SS			Dodge Charger R/T
	MSRP	$31,920	vs	$31,220	Inexpensive
	In-city gas mileage	16 mpg	vs	16 mpg	Both get OK mileage in the city
	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

Luxury Features

	Chevrolet Camaro SS			Dodge Charger R/T
	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	Optional	vs	Optional	Both offer an upgrade to leather

Crash Test Ratings

	Chevrolet Camaro SS			Dodge Charger R/T
	Rollover resistance	5 stars	vs	Unknown
	Front driver crash test	Unknown	vs	Unknown
	Driver side crash test	Unknown	vs	Unknown

Entertainment System

	Chevrolet Camaro SS			Dodge Charger R/T
	Number of speakers	6	vs	Unknown
	Has speed sensitive volume	Yes	vs	Unknown
	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	Unknown
	Has subwoofer	No	vs	Unknown
	entertainment system	Not Available	vs	Standard	If you want to keep the kids occupied with an entertainment system, it comes standard in the Charger R/T; no amount of money can buy it on the Camaro SS

Performance

	Chevrolet Camaro SS			Dodge Charger R/T
	Horsepower	426 HP @ 5,900 RPM	vs	370 HP @ 5,250 RPM	The Camaro SS is fairly powerful, but the Charger R/T is not far behind
	Number of gears	6	vs	5	The Camaro SS has an OK number of gears, while the Charger R/T has very few
	Transmission	Manual transmission	vs	Semi-automatic transmission	Both the Charger R/T's semi-automatic transmission and the Camaro SS's Manual transmission are unusual transmissions for this class of vehicle
	paddle shifters	Not Available	vs	Unknown
	Air compressor	None	vs	None	Neither has an air compressor to maximize power output
	Power-to-weight ratio	9.1 lb/hp	vs	11.5 lb/hp	The Camaro SS is a sporty car, while the Charger R/T is just average
	Drivetrain type	rear-wheel drive	vs	rear-wheel drive	Both have the usual drivetrain for this class of vehicle
	Curb-to-curb turning radius	Unknown	vs	37.7 ft

Safety Features

	Chevrolet Camaro SS			Dodge Charger R/T
	antilock brakes	Standard	vs	Standard	Both come standard with ABS brakes
	Stability control system	Yes	vs	Unknown
	Airbags	5	vs	6	Both have a good number of airbags for safety but the Charger R/T is particularly good (including Knee)
	Rear brakes	Disc	vs	Disc	Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle
	child door locks	Not Available	vs	Standard	Keep kids safe in the rear seat with standard child door locks on the Charger R/T; optional upgrade on the Camaro SS
	Roadside assistance system	OnStar	vs	Uconnect

Practicality

	Chevrolet Camaro SS			Dodge Charger R/T
	Passengers	4	vs	5	The Charger R/T has lots of passenger seats and the Camaro SS is OK, too
	Highway driving range	456 miles	vs	478 miles	Good highway range
	Cargo space	11.3 ft3	vs	15.4 ft3	The Charger R/T has lots of cargo room and the Camaro SS is pretty good
	front seats	52.2 ft3	vs	55.6 ft3	The Charger R/T 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	Not Available	vs	Optional	The Charger R/T offers an optional navigation system; not available on the Camaro SS
	Cupholders	2	vs	Unknown
	front air conditioning	Standard	vs	Standard	A/C for hot summer days comes standard

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