Dodge Avenger vs. Honda Civic Hybrid Review

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Avenger packs quite a punch and will knock the Honda Civic Hybrid down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Honda Civic Hybrid and the Dodge Avenger definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge has a more massive engine than the Honda Civic Hybrid. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Dodge is tremendously more powerful than the Honda. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Avenger will have picked up and gone by the time the Honda finally gets moving.

Utility
The Dodge Avenger and the Honda Civic Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Dodge Avenger for a fill-up about as often as the Honda Civic Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Avenger offers a bit more head room than the Honda Civic Hybrid, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Dodge Avenger provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Honda Civic Hybrid does.

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

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Honda Civic Hybrid to the dealership as the Dodge Avenger. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Honda Civic Hybrid is the winner when it comes to gas mileage. The Avenger will tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Honda Civic Hybrid will. Regarding MSRP, the Dodge Avenger doesn't cost much less than the Honda. The Honda Civic Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Avenger. The Avenger will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Honda Civic Hybrid.

Warranty
The Honda Civic Hybrid and the Avenger have the same basic after-sale protection.