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2017 Chevrolet Camaro vs 2017 Ford Mustang

The 2017 Ford Mustang uses less fuel: 13.1 against 15.7 l/100km, about 17% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2017 Ford Mustang costs about $5,361 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2017 Chevrolet Camaro has fewer NHTSA recalls (3 against 6).

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 18 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2017 Chevrolet Camaro15.7 l/100km
2017 Ford Mustang13.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2017 Chevrolet Camaro367.2 g/km
2017 Ford Mustang306.3 g/km
Kerb weight
2017 Chevrolet Camaro1,685 kg
2017 Ford Mustang1,607 kg
NHTSA recalls
2017 Chevrolet Camaro3
2017 Ford Mustang6
Owner complaints
2017 Chevrolet Camaro189
2017 Ford Mustang265

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2017 Chevrolet Camaro2017 Ford Mustang
CO2367.2 g/km306.3 g/km
Combined15.7 l/100km13.1 l/100km
Complaints189265
Recall campaigns36
Cylinders88
Displacement6,200 cc5,200 cc
DriveRear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Emission standardT3B160U2
Extra-urban11.8 l/100km9.8 l/100km
FuelPremium GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears86
Height1,350 mm1,380 mm
Kerb weight1,685 kg1,607 kg
Length4,780 mm4,780 mm
TransmissionAutomatic (S10)Automatic (S6)
Urban19.6 l/100km15.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,810 mm2,720 mm
Width1,880 mm1,920 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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