Skip to main content

Chevrolet HHR vs. Chevrolet SSR

Add new car
$18,720
FWD 4dr LS FWD 4dr Panel LS FWD 4dr LT w/2LT FWD 4dr LT w/1LT
$39,240
Reg Cab 116.0" WB LS
Add new car
 

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
Displacement
2.2L/134
6.0L/364
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol I4
Gas V8
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
150 @ 4800
400 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
155 @ 6100
395 @ 5700
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/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 Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
19 x 8.0 in
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Not Available
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R16
P295/40R20
Rear Wheel Size
16 x -TBD- in
20 x 10.0 in
Front Tire Size
P215/55R16
P255/45R19
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Not Available in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2011 Chevrolet HHR2006 Chevrolet SSR
Axle Type - Rear
Not available
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Double A Frame
Axle Type - Front
Not available
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear
Semi-independent
5 Link Solid Axle
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 Ratio (:1), Overall
19
N/A
Steering Type
Variable electric
Pwr
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
38 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
4
Not available

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2011 Chevrolet HHR2006 Chevrolet SSR
Length, Overall
176 in
N/A
Wheelbase
104 in
116 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
Not available
Not Available ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
79 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
Not available
Not Available in
Overhang, Front
Not available
Not Available in
Front Hip Room
50 in
51 in
Cab to End of Frame
Not available
N/A
Second Leg Room
40 in
N/A
Second Hip Room
51 in
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
Not available
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
N/A
Second Head Room
39 in
N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
Not available
6 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
Not available
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
42 in
Tailgate Width
Not available
39 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
54 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
Not available
47 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
42 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
Not available
N/A
Cargo Volume
Not available
23 ft³
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
Not available
192 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
Not available
49 in
Front Head Room
40 in
40 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
Not available
N/A
Height, Overall
63 in
64 in
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
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not available
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 lbs
250 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
250 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
25 gal
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
1,310 lbs
Curb Weight
N/A
4,740 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Not available
6,050 lbs
Option Weight - Front
Not available
0 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
2,500 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
Not available
0 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Not Available gal
Gross Axle Weight Rating
Not available
6,150 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
2,265 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
Not available
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
2,500 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
Not available
4,740 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
Not available
1,310 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,155 lbs
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
2,475 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not available
N/A

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
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
145
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Not Available

Brakes

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

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.

Similar cars for sale

Compare the Chevrolet HHR

Compare the Chevrolet SSR

Add car to comparison