Chevrolet Camaro SS vs. Honda Civic Type R
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Camaro SS and Honda Civic Type R 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 Honda Civic Type R.
When comparing the Chevrolet Camaro SS's and the Honda Civic Type R's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Camaro SS has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Honda Civic Type R has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Camaro SS's and the Honda Civic Type R's specifications and ratings, the Honda Civic Type R is a better car than the Chevrolet Camaro SS.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chevrolet Camaro SS ranges from $45,109 to $61,876 while a used 2024 Honda Civic Type R is priced between $45,683 to $54,354. For a new model, the Chevrolet Camaro SS's price is between $46,778 and $62,899, with the Honda Civic Type R priced between $45,776 and $50,953.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Camaro SS loses 25 percent of its value and the Honda Civic Type R loses 23.5 percent of its value. This means the Honda Civic Type R retains 1.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Camaro SS.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Camaro is 8.5 out of 10 while the Honda Civic's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Camaro being ranked 2 out of 15 Best Sports Cars and the Honda Civic being ranked 12 out of 43 Best Small Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Camaro is 8.0 out of 10. For the Honda Civic the reliability rating is 8.4 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Camaro.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Camaro SS’s base engine makes 455 horsepower, and the Honda Civic Type R base engine makes 315 horsepower. The SS is rated to deliver an average of 19 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 456 miles. The Type R is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 347 miles.This gives the Honda Civic Type R the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Camaro SS the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Civic Type R, a compact car, 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 Chevrolet Camaro SS, a sports car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chevrolet Camaro SS and the Honda Civic Type R have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Honda Civic Type R has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$46,778 - $62,899
Starting MSRP:
$42,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$34,022
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$28,985 - $42,970
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$45,776 - $50,953
Starting MSRP:
$44,795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$26,555
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$17,795 - $45,665
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$53,837
Price Range:
$45,109 - $61,876
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$50,979
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$35,475 - $58,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
39
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
7,774
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$49,091
Price Range:
$45,683 - $54,354
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$28,855
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$19,171 - $47,673
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
71
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,903
# Good or Great Deals:
21
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$10,787
Depreciation %:
25.5%
Resale Value $:
$31,513
Residual Value %:
74.5%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
23.9% - 44.3%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$10,921
Depreciation %:
24.4%
Resale Value $:
$33,874
Residual Value %:
75.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)
31.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)
24.4% - 40.1%
Chevrolet Camaro Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Camaro SS
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.6
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:
2.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Civic Type R
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
10.1 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
28%
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:
14
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2 - 18.8
Chevrolet Camaro Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 14Ranking
2 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 15Ranking
4 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 15Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
13 out of / 43Ranking
23 out of / 24Ranking
24 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Convertible, Coupe
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Chevrolet Camaro Trim Levels
LT, LT1, ZL1
Other Honda Civic Trim Levels
EX-L, LX, Sport, Sport Touring
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:
3 years / 36000 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
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:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
455 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
455 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.123 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
315 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 2600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.101 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:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
273 / 347 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
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
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:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
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:
Standard
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:
Available
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:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
24.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
123.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3685 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:
3118 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
55.4 inches
Length:
180.9 inches
Wheelbase:
107.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.8 inches
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:
19.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/30R19
