Chevrolet Lumina vs. Chevrolet SS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Lumina and Chevrolet SS 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 Lumina and the Chevrolet SS.
When we compare the Chevrolet Lumina's and the Chevrolet SS's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Lumina has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Chevrolet SS has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Lumina's and the Chevrolet SS's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Lumina’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the Chevrolet SS base engine makes 415 horsepower. The Lumina is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 416 miles. The SS is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 414 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Lumina the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet SS. The Lumina uses gasoline, and the SS uses premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
19500
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
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Starting MSRP:
46625
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Used Car Pricing
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Price Range:
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
46066
Price Range:
32500 - 60427
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
27
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
41697
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Chevrolet Lumina Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet SS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Lumina
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet SS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5705903225047066
Typical Category Recalls:
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.951737937344625
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Chevrolet Lumina Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet SS Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Lumina Trim Levels
Base
Chevrolet SS Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 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):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
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Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
190 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
415 hp @ 5900 rpm
Torque:
415 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.104 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.1 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 26 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
288 / 416 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 22 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
263 / 414 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
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:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Cargo Space:
16.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
106.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3330 lbs
Width:
72.5 inches
Height:
54.8 inches
Length:
200.9 inches
Wheelbase:
107.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3997 lbs
Width:
74.7 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
195.5 inches
Wheelbase:
114.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Navy Blue Metallic
Green
Dark Jade Green Metallic
Red
Dark Carmine Red Metallic
White
Bright White
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Phantom Black Metallic
Blue
Slipstream Blue Metallic
Green
Regal Peacock Green Metallic
Red
Red Hot 2
White
Heron White
Gray
Nightfall Gray Metallic
Orange
Orange Blast Metallic
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Neutral
Gray
Medium Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Black
Jet Black
