[JT58]

I had a 2011 2SS 6 speed manual- a fantastic car for a once or twice a week- the MPG was 12-19 depending how you drove it- and it required premium fuel. It was not a good every day driver. The gen 6 SS's may be better on fuel. I was looking for a better every day driver that I can use in retirement and I opted for a 2LT V6 RS. It was between the I4 and V6 for me too- the deciding factor- the V6 takes regular 87 octane and does not require premium. I4 and V8 require premium. I think the MPG and performance between the V6 and I4 is similar although I did not test drive the I4. The I4 may do slightly better- my WRX with turbo 4 averages 33 MPG but it is a completely different car. Regular gas is about .40 cheaper per gallon and every penny counts when on a budget or near retirement. So far I am averaging about 24 MPG in mine and I have the A8.

[Rustydaytons]

Would buy neither

[Risky Justice]

I would get the 2.0T over the V6. The power is really close and the 4 cylinder has more torque. If you want to do some modding, the 2.0T will respond much better to those mods.

[soloknight6]

I'd get the turbo 4 if I were you. Being your first camaro, you're gonna want to mod the crap out of it, and the 4 banger has more of an aftermarket.

[Waxmerchant]

Howdy. I own a 2017 I4 and I can say it's awesome to drive. The reason I chose the I4 was due to my love of driving back roads in South Georgia. It feels super light and gives you confidence when you hit the twisty roads. Sure it does not have the growl of the NPP on a V6/V8, you can still get some great sounds out of it. And of course the turbo sound is a treat. When you step on the gas you do not hear the growl as the engine revs up, what you do get is a blink of the eye you're blasting down the road way faster than you thought. I've included a youtube clip of me doing a cold start so you can get an idea of the sound.

[Hot2016Red]

My vote goes to the V6. I had a 2016 RS 2lt. It did not have NPP. The car was fantastic. I loved it, but a 2016 2SS with less than 2000 miles popped up and I bought. $45,000 car for $33,500 plus tax. Could not resist. I love this car as well. Now, having owned both of these, I can’t say enough good things about the V6. The RS handled as good as any car I have ever owned (and I’ve owner 6 corvettes, too many other cars to list). Great automobile for driving. In fact the RS would make a great daily driver since it runs on regular gas, tires are not just summer tires, and drops from 6 to 4 cylinders. Engineered very well. Your decision, but the V6 is really nice. By the way, last October bought it new for $27,000 plus tax. Was a yellow tag or red tag or whatever and GM knocked 20% off and the dealer threw another 5% off. Couldn’t resist that deal either. No regrets whatsoever.

[Cameron27]

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[Risky Justice]

Originally Posted by Cameron27

*Higher peak torque

What matters is the torque curve: where the torque is at each rpm. If you get 100 torque up to 5000 rpm, then 300 at 5100, it’s pointless to say “higher torque”. That’s essentially what the hp and torque ratings are: highest numbers, not 100% representative of actual performance.

The 4 cylinder turbo hits 80%+ torque later than the v6, it hits peak torque sooner, and then it’s torque dips off after about 4500 rpm or so (I forget exact numbers). The v6 hits 80%+ torque near 2100rpm, and torque holds high throughout the range to redline.

Obviously there’s tuning that can be done on the turbo to essentially get a better 0-60.

My opinion is the v6 is the better option. Better stock performance, better torque curve, better sound, used regular gas not premium (isn’t crippled in performance by using regular). The i4 turbo uses premium, and if tuned it guzzles gas hard.

Still two great choices. I just see $1600 as a no brainer. I eeking out a 5% edge were the reason to tune an i4 turbo, I’d probably just save for a v8 instead.

Why do you people keep bringing up regular vs. premium gas like it really matters? Even if you get 20 gallons of gas, the price difference is only $6.40 when comparing prices of $2.37 for regular and $2.69 for premium.

As for the torque curve, I doubt it is as pronounced as you imply. I've driven cars with the 2.0T in it, and it seemed like it had pretty decent low end torque. I do know that for $350 (conservative tune) the 2.0T will make 300RWHP/330RWTQ.

[Cgocifer]

Used SS!!

[Skerj]

Originally Posted by Risky Justice

Why do you people keep bringing up regular vs. premium gas like it really matters? Even if you get 20 gallons of gas, the price difference is only $6.40 when comparing prices of $2.37 for regular and $2.69 for premium.

Depends on where you are. I'm paying 2.80ish a gallon for regular and over 3.10 for 89 for my truck. I haven't checked lately but I bet it's at least 3.30 for premium, which is $12 for your 20 gallon number. For someone who drives a lot the difference in cost for the V6 could pay off rather quickly.

To the OP, ideally I'd like an SS. V8 and MRC for the win. But between the 2 smaller engines, without a test drive I'd say V6 all day; exhaust note is so much better. But I plan to test all 3.

[enzia35]

Yeah fellas, this thread is almost 2 years old.

[rburke76]

was on the fence between last year between I/4 and V6....both are great! There are pluses and minuses in every decision...I tested them both. I went for the I/4 Turbo....Runs great, over 30+ mpg....Price was under 27,000 out the door with a trade in that my trade was an old ugly monte carlo...I have had the car for over a year with no problems. Runs great! I say if this is your first muscle/sport car, or first Camaro go with what your gut tells you...I chose the 4cyl because of price, mpg, 275hp is plenty for me, and it suits my needs. I will not race or mod this car...If I had the 335hp 6cyl or 455 8cyl the temptation to race it or take it to the track might drive me crazy...

[LuvMI]

Not having the choice may do the same thing.

[PersonX51]

I owned a 2012 1LT v6 auto trans. Great car I put 100000 miles on it then traded it for a 2017 2SS A8. I never had a single issue with the v6, ran great, got good gas mileage. Never threw a code even with an Overkill tune in it.
One advantage with the I4 or the V6 is you don't have to be able to afford Y speed rated tires. Also the tire sizes are usually the same front and rear and can be rotated.
Now for the 6th gen LT1 V8 .. it ain't the same animal as the old LS engines. on road trips I get between 30 and 36 mpg. Around town I get between 20 and 24 mpg. and the big plus is it has 455hp when you want it. but it has very expensive tires that are not winter rated and can't be rotated. So mine will spend the winter in the garage under a car cover while I drive the Subaru in the snow...