Dodge Avenger vs Dodge Charger
Overview | |
Years produced1995-2000 | Years produced1966-1978 |
MSRP$18,220 | MSRP$34,230 |
Average price | Average price$36,444 |
Listings20 | Listings605 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryMore commonly known for its minivans and performance cars, Dodge is not a name one would readily associate with the family sedan market. The American automaker seeks to change that with the midsize, five-passenger Avenger. The name “Avenger” was originally used for a sleek Dodge coupe, sold from 1995 to 2000, but this Avenger arrives for the 2008 model year with muscle car-inspired styling and assures it will stand out in a crowded parking lot of cookie-cutter sedans. It is also one of the few midsize sedans for this model year to offer available all-wheel drive. | |
Reviews SummaryHooligans and cops everywhere are saying their final goodbyes to the Dodge Charger, a full-size sedan both sides of the law have exonerated for intimidation and respect. The Charger, along with the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Challenger coupe that share its 1990s-era Mercedes platform, will be discontinued after the 2023 model year as their assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, shuts down for retooling to build electric vehicles. At one time the most powerful production sedan in the world—and still the most powerful running on gas—the Charger's replacement will be a trendy EV that Dodge doesn't really want to build. That's the law, though, so the Charger departs in full smoke and fury with three special edition Last Call models built in limited numbers for its final year. We drove one, a 2023 Charger Swinger, for a proper send-off to this brand of American muscle. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 172 hp I4 | Engine3.6L 292 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower172 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 172 hp I4 | Engine Name3.6L 292 hp V6 |
Torque165 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower172 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower292 hp @ 6350 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.4 cu ft | Cargo Space16.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3355 lbs | Curb Weight3940 lbs |
Height58.9 in | Height57.8 in |
Length190.9 in | Length198.4 in |
Width71.8 in | Width82.7 in |
Wheelbase108.9 in | Wheelbase120.0 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1160 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1995-2000 | 1966-1978 |
MSRP | $18,220 | $34,230 |
Average price | $36,444 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | More commonly known for its minivans and performance cars, Dodge is not a name one would readily associate with the family sedan market. The American automaker seeks to change that with the midsize, five-passenger Avenger. The name “Avenger” was originally used for a sleek Dodge coupe, sold from 1995 to 2000, but this Avenger arrives for the 2008 model year with muscle car-inspired styling and assures it will stand out in a crowded parking lot of cookie-cutter sedans. It is also one of the few midsize sedans for this model year to offer available all-wheel drive. | Hooligans and cops everywhere are saying their final goodbyes to the Dodge Charger, a full-size sedan both sides of the law have exonerated for intimidation and respect. The Charger, along with the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Challenger coupe that share its 1990s-era Mercedes platform, will be discontinued after the 2023 model year as their assembly plant in Brampton, Ontario, shuts down for retooling to build electric vehicles. At one time the most powerful production sedan in the world—and still the most powerful running on gas—the Charger's replacement will be a trendy EV that Dodge doesn't really want to build. That's the law, though, so the Charger departs in full smoke and fury with three special edition Last Call models built in limited numbers for its final year. We drove one, a 2023 Charger Swinger, for a proper send-off to this brand of American muscle. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 172 hp I4 | 3.6L 292 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 172 hp @ 6000 rpm | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 172 hp I4 | 3.6L 292 hp V6 |
Torque | 165 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
Horsepower | 172 hp @ 6000 rpm | 292 hp @ 6350 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.4 cu ft | 16.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3355 lbs | 3940 lbs |
Height | 58.9 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 198.4 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 82.7 in |
Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 120.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1160 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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