2021 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2021 Dodge Challenger
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro and 2021 Dodge Challenger contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro and the 2021 Dodge Challenger.
In comparing the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro's and the 2021 Dodge Challenger's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2021 Dodge Challenger has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro's and the 2021 Dodge Challenger's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Dodge Challenger is a better car than the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro.
Pricing: A used 2021 Chevrolet Camaro ranges from $22,995 to $61,030 while a used 2021 Dodge Challenger is priced between $20,504 to $53,042.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro loses 25 percent of its value and the 2021 Dodge Challenger loses 32 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro retains 6.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Dodge Challenger.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Camaro is 8.5 out of 10 while the Dodge Challenger's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Camaro being ranked 2 out of 15 Best Sports Cars and the Dodge Challenger being ranked 6 out of 15.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Camaro is 8.0 out of 10. For the Dodge Challenger the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Camaro a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Dodge Challenger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro’s base engine makes 275 horsepower, and the 2021 Dodge Challenger base engine makes 303 horsepower. The Camaro is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 551 miles. The Challenger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles. This gives the 2021 Dodge Challenger the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro. The Camaro uses premium unleaded, and the Challenger uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are sports cars, the 2021 Dodge Challenger has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2021 Chevrolet Camaro has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro and the 2021 Dodge Challenger have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$29,748
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$25,000 - $33,045
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$29,748
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$25,000 - $33,045
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,040
Price Range:
$22,995 - $61,030
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$30,700
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$25,191 - $37,360
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
301
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
32,556
# Good or Great Deals:
74
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,319
Price Range:
$20,504 - $53,042
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$30,700
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$25,191 - $37,360
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
755
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34,338
# Good or Great Deals:
255
Chevrolet Camaro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Dodge Challenger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Chevrolet Camaro
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
8.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
5.9 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Dodge Challenger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
8.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
5.9 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 4.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 4.1
Chevrolet Camaro Rankings
Ranking
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4 out of / 15Ranking
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4 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 15Dodge Challenger Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
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2 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
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6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
6 out of / 10Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
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8 out of / 15Ranking
10 out of / 15Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Chevrolet Camaro Trim Levels
Not yet available
2021 Dodge Challenger Trim Levels
GT, R/T, R/T Scat Pack, SRT Hellcat, SRT Hellcat Redeye, SRT Super Stock, SXT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
275 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.082 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
303 hp @ 6350 rpm
Torque:
268 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 29 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
361 / 551 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 30 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 555 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Cargo Space:
9.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3351 lbs
Width:
74.7 inches
Height:
53.1 inches
Length:
188.3 inches
Wheelbase:
110.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3858 lbs
Width:
85.4 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
197.9 inches
Wheelbase:
116 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Riverside Blue Metallic
Gray
Satin Steel Metallic / Shadow Gray Metallic
Orange
Crush
Red
Red Hot / Wild Cherry Tintcoat
White
Summit White
Yellow
Shock
Green
Not available
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Blue
Frostbite / Indigo Blue
Gray
Granite Pearl Coat / Smoke Show / Triple Nickel Clear Coat
Orange
Go Mango / Sinamon Stick
Red
Octane Red Pearl Coat / TorRed Clear Coat
White
White Knuckle Clear Coat
Yellow
Not available
Green
F8 Green
Purple
Hellraisin
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Medium Ash Gray
Beige
Not available
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Beige
Black/Caramel
Red
Black/Ruby Red
