Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Focus Review

Utility
Neither the Focus nor the Dodge has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Dodge packs quite a wallop and will knock the Ford Focus down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Dodge Avenger is tremendously more bulky than the Ford Focus. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Avenger than the Ford Focus because of its larger tank. The Ford Focus and the Dodge compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Ford Focus for a fill-up more often than the Avenger because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Ford Focus to the dealership as the Avenger. As far as gas mileage, the Ford Focus beats the Avenger. The Dodge pales in comparison to the Ford Focus regarding fuel economy. The Ford is considerably less pricey than the Dodge Avenger regarding MSRP.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Ford and the Avenger definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge's engine is considerably larger than the Focus's. Bear in mind that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Avenger offers a bit more head room than the Focus, there honestly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Dodge Avenger provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Ford Focus, there really isn't much of a difference.

Warranty
The Dodge Avenger and the Ford have the same basic after-sale protection.