Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 6 recorded runs

Chevrolet HHR 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet HHR 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 6 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Chevrolet HHR is the 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS Wagon, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.80 seconds at 99.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Chevrolet HHR is the 2006 Chevrolet HHR 2LT Wagon, which took 9.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.90 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Chevrolet HHR tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.23 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.25 seconds at 86.72 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.2sec 2008 SS Wagon
Average 0–60 8.23sec Across 6 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.25sec @ 86.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.4sec 2006 2LT Wagon
2008 Chevrolet HHR

Across 6 verified runs, the Chevrolet HHR ranges from 6.2 to 9.4 seconds 0–60, with a 8.23-second average.

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Chevrolet HHR 0–60 times by model year

6 tests · 2 years

2008

Chevrolet HHR · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2008 Chevrolet HHR SS Wagon
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
21 C / 29 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 6
2008 Chevrolet HHR SS Wagon

2006

Chevrolet HHR · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.64 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.54 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#02
2006 Chevrolet HHR 2LT Wagon
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.20s ¼ mi @ 87.2 mph
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
87.2 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
19 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#2 of 6
2006 Chevrolet HHR 2LT Wagon
#03
2006 Chevrolet HHR 2LT Wagon
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
19 C / 28 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 6
2006 Chevrolet HHR 2LT Wagon
#04
2006 Chevrolet HHR 2LT Wagon
8.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.90s ¼ mi @ 81.3 mph
0–60 mph
8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
81.3 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
20 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 6
2006 Chevrolet HHR 2LT Wagon
#05
2006 Chevrolet HHR 2LT Wagon
9.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 82.8 mph
0–60 mph
9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
82.8 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
20 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 6
2006 Chevrolet HHR 2LT Wagon
#06
2006 Chevrolet HHR 2LT Wagon
9.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.90s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
83.0 mph
Engine
2.4L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
20 C / 28 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#6 of 6
2006 Chevrolet HHR 2LT Wagon

How we verify Chevrolet HHR performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chevrolet HHR trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet HHR 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Chevrolet HHR performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Chevrolet HHR on record is the 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS Wagon, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.80 seconds at 99.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Chevrolet HHR is the 2006 Chevrolet HHR 2LT Wagon, which takes 9.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.90 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 6 verified runs, a Chevrolet HHR reaches 60 mph in 8.23 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.25 seconds at roughly 86.7 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet HHR can do, not a single marketing claim.

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