Dodge Avenger vs. Hyundai Elantra Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Hyundai Elantra to the dealership as the Dodge Avenger. The Dodge Avenger will tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Hyundai will. There really isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Hyundai Elantra is slightly more economical than the Dodge Avenger. The Dodge Avenger is considerably costlier than the Hyundai Elantra as far as MSRP.

Utility
The Hyundai Elantra and the Dodge Avenger can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Dodge outpulls the Hyundai Elantra by a massive margin.

Convenience
You'll most certainly take the Hyundai Elantra for a fill-up almost as often as the Dodge Avenger.

Comfort
The ampler interior dimensions of the Dodge Avenger make it significantly roomier for your passengers than the Hyundai Elantra.

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

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Avenger packs quite a wallop and will knock the Hyundai Elantra down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Elantra and the Dodge Avenger likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Hyundai Elantra's engine is significantly smaller than the Avenger's. Bear in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Avenger is significantly more powerful than the Hyundai Elantra.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Avenger isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai Elantra's.