Compare the2022 Chevrolet CamaroVS 2021 Infiniti Q60

The Chevrolet Camaro has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Q60 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

Both the Camaro and the Q60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available collision warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rear parking sensors and rear cross-path warning.

There are over 14 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Infiniti dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Camaro’s warranty.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Camaro has a standard 700-amp battery. The Q60’s 600-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

The battery on the Camaro is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Camaro’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The Q60’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2020 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 32 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is ranked 15th, below the industry average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet 12th in reliability, above the industry average. With 22 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is ranked 23rd.

The Camaro has more powerful engines than the Q60:

As tested in Motor Trend the Chevrolet Camaro V6 is faster than the Q60 3.0t (automatics tested):

As tested in Car and Driver the Camaro LT1/SS 6.2 V8 is faster than the Q60 Red Sport 400 (automatics tested):

As tested in Motor Trend the Camaro ZL1 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the Q60 3.0t (automatics tested):

On the EPA test cycle the Camaro gets better mileage than the Q60:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Camaro V6/V8 Auto’s fuel efficiency. The Q60 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Chevrolet Camaro uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended with the 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder engine for maximum performance). The Q60 requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

The Camaro has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Q60 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

The Camaro offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The Q60 doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

A 10-speed automatic is available on the Chevrolet Camaro, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a seven-speed automatic is available for the Q60.

The Camaro (except LS/LT/LT1)’s optional launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The Q60 doesn’t offer launch control.

For better stopping power the Camaro ZL1’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Q60:

The Camaro stops much shorter than the Q60:

For better traction, the Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Q60 (F:305/30R19 & R:325/30R19 vs. F:255/35R20 & R:275/30R20).

The Camaro SS 1LE/ZL1’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Q60 Red Sport 400’s 35 series front tires.

The Camaro has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Q60 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Camaro is 2 inches wider in the front and .6 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Q60.

The Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe handles at 1.18 G’s, while the Q60 Red Sport 400 AWD pulls only .88 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Camaro SS Coupe executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2.6 seconds quicker than the Q60 Red Sport 400 (22.9 seconds @ .91 average G’s vs. 25.5 seconds @ .76 average G’s).

The Chevrolet Camaro may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 400 pounds less than the Infiniti Q60.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Camaro Coupe a Compact car, while the Q60 is rated a Subcompact.

The Camaro Coupe has 7.6 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Q60 (93 vs. 85.4).

The Camaro Coupe has .6 inches more front headroom, .8 inches more front legroom, .6 inches more front hip room, .4 inches more front shoulder room and .5 inches more rear headroom than the Q60.

The Camaro Coupe has a larger trunk than the Q60 (9.1 vs. 8.7 cubic feet).

The Camaro has a maintenance free battery for long life without checking the battery’s water level. The Q60 doesn’t have a maintenance free battery, so the water level in the battery’s cells must be checked often to prevent damage.

The Camaro (except LS/LT1)’s optional easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Q60 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Camaro’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Q60 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Camaro (except LS/LT1) offers an available heads-up display that projects speed, tachometer, warning, turn signal and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Q60 doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Camaro’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The Q60’s parking brake has to released manually.

Keyless Access standard on the Camaro allows you to unlock the driver’s door, trunk and start the engine all without removing a key from pocket or purse. This eliminates searching for keys before loading groceries, getting in the vehicle in bad weather or making a hurried start to your trip. The Infiniti Q60’s Infiniti Intelligent Key doesn’t unlock the trunk.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Camaro (except LS/LT1) keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Q60 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Chevrolet Camaro (except LS/LT1) offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Q60 doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The Chevrolet Camaro comes in coupe and convertible bodystyles; the Infiniti Q60 isn’t available as a convertible.

Insurance will cost less for the Camaro owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Camaro will cost $3450 less than the Q60 over a five-year period.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Camaro second among midsize sporty cars in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Q60 isn’t in the top three in its category.

The Camaro was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 3 of the last 6 years. The Q60 has never been a Car and Driver “Top Ten” pick.

Motor Trend selected the Camaro as their 2016 Car of the Year. The Q60 has never been chosen.

The Camaro was chosen as one of Automobile Magazine’s “All Stars” in 2013. The Q60 has never been an “All Star.”