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Chevrolet HHR vs. Chevrolet SSR

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$18,720
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$39,240
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2011 Chevrolet HHR2006 Chevrolet SSR
Starting MSRP
$18,720
$39,240
Towing Capacity
Not available
N/A
Bed Length
Not available
49 in
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol I4
Gas V8
MPG
22 City / 30 Hwy
13 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower
155 hp
395 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
2
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2011 Chevrolet HHR2006 Chevrolet SSR
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol I4
Gas V8
Displacement
2.2L/134
6.0L/364
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
155 @ 6100
395 @ 5700
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
150 @ 4800
400 @ 4000
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
MPG
22 City / 30 Hwy
13 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.4 qts
16.1 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2011 Chevrolet HHR2006 Chevrolet SSR
Front Tire Size
P215/55R16
P255/45R19
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R16
P295/40R20
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Not Available
Front Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
19 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
20 x 10.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Not Available in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Not Available

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2011 Chevrolet HHR2006 Chevrolet SSR
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Double A Frame
Suspension Type - Rear
Semi-independent
5 Link Solid Axle
Axle Type - Front
Not available
Not Available
Axle Type - Rear
Not available
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
strut-type
Not available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
torsion beam
Not available

Steering

Steering comparison
2011 Chevrolet HHR2006 Chevrolet SSR
Steering Type
Variable electric
Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
19
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
4
Not available

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2011 Chevrolet HHR2006 Chevrolet SSR
Passenger Capacity
5
2
Front Head Room
40 in
40 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
54 in
Front Hip Room
50 in
51 in
Second Head Room
39 in
N/A
Second Leg Room
40 in
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
N/A
Second Hip Room
51 in
N/A
Wheelbase
104 in
116 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
Not available
192 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
Not available
N/A
Length, Overall
176 in
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
79 in
Height, Overall
63 in
64 in
Overhang, Front
Not available
Not Available in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
Not available
Not Available in
Cab to End of Frame
Not available
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
Not available
N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
Not available
6 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
Not available
N/A
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
Not available
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
Not available
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
Not available
47 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
42 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Tailgate Width
Not available
39 in
Cargo Volume
Not available
23 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
Not available
Not Available ft³
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Not available
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
25 ft³
Not available
Track Width, Front
59 in
Not available
Liftover Height
N/A
Not available
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
58 ft³
Not available
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Not available
Passenger Volume
97 ft³
Not available
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Not available
Track Width, Rear
59 in
Not available
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2011 Chevrolet HHR2006 Chevrolet SSR
Base Curb Weight
3,155 lbs
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
2,475 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
2,265 lbs
Option Weight - Front
Not available
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
Not available
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
Not available
4,740 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
Not available
1,310 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
1,310 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
Not available
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
2,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
250 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
2,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 lbs
250 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not available
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not available
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
25 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not available
6,150 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
4,740 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not available
6,050 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2011 Chevrolet HHR2006 Chevrolet SSR
Stability Control
Standard
Not available
Navigation System
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2011 Chevrolet HHR2006 Chevrolet SSR
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Not Available
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
145

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2011 Chevrolet HHR2006 Chevrolet SSR
Brake Type
Power
Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Four-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.7 x 1.0 in
12 x 1.14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
12.8 x 0.78 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Not Available

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2011 Chevrolet HHR or the 2006 Chevrolet SSR?

The 2011 Chevrolet HHR and the 2006 Chevrolet SSR are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.4.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Chevrolet HHR or the 2006 Chevrolet SSR?

The 2011 Chevrolet HHR is more fuel efficient than the 2006 Chevrolet SSR with 25 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Chevrolet HHR or the 2006 Chevrolet SSR?

The 2011 Chevrolet HHR is cheaper than the 2006 Chevrolet SSR with a $18,720 starting MSRP versus a $39,240 starting MSRP.

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