2009 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2009 Dodge Charger

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet HHR and 2009 Dodge Charger were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (172 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.

Because 2009 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet HHR, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet HHR. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet HHR.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet HHR 2009 Dodge Charger
Make Chevrolet Dodge
Model HHR Charger
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2401 cc 3518 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 172 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 226 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.3 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 68 L


 

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