Chevrolet Camaro SS vs. ZL1
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Camaro SS and Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 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 Chevrolet Camaro SS and the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
In comparing the Chevrolet Camaro SS's and the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Camaro SS has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Chevrolet Camaro SS and Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Camaro SS's and the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Camaro SS is a better car than the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chevrolet Camaro SS ranges from $41,994 to $63,047 while a used 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is priced between $79,995 to $138,481. For a new model, the Chevrolet Camaro SS's price is between $52,765 and $65,764, with the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 priced between $82,114 and $100,465.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Chevrolet Camaro SS and the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 both lose 37.8 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Camaro is 7.7 out of 10. Chevrolet Camaro is ranked 5 out of 9 Best Convertibles based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 15 Best Sports Cars, the Chevrolet Camaro is ranked 8 and the Chevrolet Camaro is ranked 8 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Camaro is 7.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Camaro SS’s base engine makes 455 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 base engine makes 650 horsepower. The SS is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 456 miles. The ZL1 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 380 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Camaro SS the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Camaro has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$52,765 - $65,764
Starting MSRP:
$48,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$34,022
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$28,985 - $42,970
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$82,114 - $100,465
Starting MSRP:
$78,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$34,022
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$28,985 - $42,970
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$55,327
Price Range:
$41,994 - $63,047
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$50,979
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$35,475 - $58,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
40
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8,295
# Good or Great Deals:
16
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$95,269
Price Range:
$79,995 - $138,481
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$50,979
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$35,475 - $58,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
12
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,648
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$18,670
Depreciation %:
38.7%
Resale Value $:
$29,630
Residual Value %:
61.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
23.9% - 44.3%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$30,189
Depreciation %:
38.7%
Resale Value $:
$47,911
Residual Value %:
61.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
23.9% - 44.3%
Chevrolet Camaro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Camaro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Camaro SS
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
8.9 - 15.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
8.9 - 15.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 6.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 6.6
Chevrolet Camaro Rankings
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14 out of / 15Chevrolet Camaro Rankings
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14 out of / 15Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Chevrolet Camaro Trim Levels
LT, LT1, ZL1
Other Chevrolet Camaro Trim Levels
LT, LT1, SS
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
455 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.116 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
650 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
650 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.158 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 24 / 19
Range (city/hwy):
304 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
266 / 380 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Cargo Space:
7.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Cargo Space:
7.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3932 lbs
Width:
74.7 inches
Height:
52.9 inches
Length:
188.3 inches
Wheelbase:
110.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4120 lbs
Width:
75 inches
Height:
52.6 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
110.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/40ZR20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 10.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/30R20
