2010 Chevrolet HHR Panel LS vs. 2010 Chevrolet HHR SS

To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet HHR Panel LS and 2010 Chevrolet HHR SS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet HHR Panel LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet HHR SS (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet HHR Panel LS. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet HHR SS should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet HHR Panel LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet HHR SS weights approximately 57 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet HHR Panel LS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2010 Chevrolet HHR SS (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet HHR Panel LS. (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet HHR SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet HHR Panel LS.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chevrolet HHR Panel LS 2010 Chevrolet HHR SS
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model HHR HHR
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2200 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 155 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 352 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1431 kg 1488 kg
Vehicle Length 4475 mm 4483 mm
Vehicle Width 1755 mm 1755 mm
Vehicle Height 1603 mm 1588 mm
Wheelbase Size 2629 mm 2629 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 61 L


 

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