Dodge Avenger vs Ford Focus
Overview | |
Years produced1998-2018 | Years produced1995-2000 |
MSRP$17,225 | MSRP$18,220 |
Average price$9,840 | Average price |
Listings461 | Listings20 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine2.4L 172 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower160 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower172 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle | Engine Name2.4L 172 hp I4 |
Torque146 lb-ft @ 4450 rpm | Torque165 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower160 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower172 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.2 cu ft | Cargo Space13.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight2960 lbs | Curb Weight3355 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height58.9 in |
Length178.7 in | Length190.9 in |
Width80.5 in | Width71.8 in |
Wheelbase104.3 in | Wheelbase108.9 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1998-2018 | 1995-2000 |
MSRP | $17,225 | $18,220 |
Average price | $9,840 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle | 2.4L 172 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 6500 rpm | 172 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle | 2.4L 172 hp I4 |
Torque | 146 lb-ft @ 4450 rpm | 165 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 6500 rpm | 172 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.2 cu ft | 13.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2960 lbs | 3355 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 58.9 in |
Length | 178.7 in | 190.9 in |
Width | 80.5 in | 71.8 in |
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 108.9 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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