2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2006 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota Camry (325 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet HHR 2006 Toyota Camry
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model HHR Camry
Year Released 2009 2006
Body Type Hatchback Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2401 cc 3310 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 172 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 226 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.3 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 70 L