Compare the2022 Chevrolet CamaroVS 2021 Lexus LC Series

Both the Camaro and the LC Series have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee 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 12 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Lexus dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Camaro’s warranty.

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 Lexus vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet third in initial quality, above the industry average. With 18 more problems per 100 vehicles, Lexus is ranked 12th.

The Camaro has more powerful engines than the LC Series:

As tested in Car and Driver the Chevrolet Camaro is faster than the LC 500 5.0 DOHC V8 (automatics tested):

As tested in Motor Trend the Camaro ZL1 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the LC 500h 3.5 DOHC V6 hybrid (automatics tested):

As tested in Motor Trend the Camaro ZL1 6.2 supercharged V8 is faster than the LC 500h 3.5 DOHC V6 hybrid (automatics tested):

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 LC Series 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 LC Series 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 LC Series doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

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

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 LC Series doesn’t offer launch control.

The Camaro stops much shorter than the LC Series:

For better traction, the Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the LC Series (F:305/30R19 & R:325/30R19 vs. F:245/45R20 & R:275/40R20).

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 LC Series’ optional 40 series front and 35 series rear 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 LC Series doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

The Camaro ZL1 1LE Coupe handles at 1.18 G’s, while the LC 500h pulls only .91 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Camaro SS Convertible handles at .96 G’s, while the LC 500 Convertible pulls only .92 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The Camaro SS Coupe executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 3.2 seconds quicker than the LC 500h (22.9 seconds @ .91 average G’s vs. 26.1 seconds @ .69 average G’s).

The Chevrolet Camaro may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 400 to 1000 pounds less than the Lexus LC Series.

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Camaro Coupe a Compact car, while the LC Series Coupe is rated a Subcompact. The EPA rates the Camaro Convertible a Subcompact car, while the LC Series Convertible is rated a Minicompact.

The Camaro Coupe has 7.1 cubic feet more passenger volume than the LC Series (93 vs. 85.9). The Camaro Convertible has 9.8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the LC Series Convertible (85 vs. 75.2).

The Camaro Coupe has 1.3 inches more front headroom, 1.9 inches more front legroom, .4 inches more front hip room, 2.8 inches more rear headroom and 1.5 inches more rear shoulder room than the LC Series.

The Camaro Convertible has 1.7 inches more front headroom, 1.3 inches more front legroom, .3 inches more front hip room, 2.9 inches more rear headroom, 1.9 inches more rear legroom and 4.2 inches more rear shoulder room than the LC Series Convertible.

The Camaro Coupe has a much larger trunk than the LC Series (9.1 vs. 5.4 cubic feet).

The Camaro Convertible has a much larger trunk with its top down than the LC Series Convertible (7.3 vs. 3.4 cubic feet).

The Camaro Coupe’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The LC Series doesn’t offer folding rear seats.

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 LC Series does not have an oil pressure gauge.

On a hot day the Camaro has a standard remote opening feature, to lower the top from outside. The LC Series doesn’t offer a remote top, so the driver will have to enter the car, turn the ignition on and lower the top.

To shield the driver and front passenger’s vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Camaro has standard extendable sun visors. The LC Series doesn’t offer extendable visors.

When the Camaro with available tilt-down mirrors is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The LC Series’ mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

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 LC Series doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Insurance will cost less for the Camaro owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Camaro will cost $325 to $9260 less than the LC Series over a five-year period.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Chevrolet Camaro will be $17023 to $61530 less than for the Lexus LC Series.

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 LC Series isn’t in the top three.

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

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