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2009 Dodge Avenger

How the 2009 Dodge Avenger stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga, CA

Dodge Avenger Review
2009 Dodge Avenger
Price Range: $19,640 - $26,220

Utility
The Avenger and the average midsize sedan can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Avenger outpulls the typical midsize sedan by a big margin.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Dodge Avenger packs quite a wallop and will knock the typical midsize sedan down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The Dodge Avenger is a bit more ponderous than the typical midsize sedan. The Dodge Avenger's tank is roughly the same size as the typical midsize sedan's, though the typical midsize sedan's is a bit larger. The average midsize sedan and the Dodge Avenger compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Avenger's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the typical midsize sedan.

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 typical midsize sedan to the dealership as the Avenger. Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so tough that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the typical midsize sedan is the winner in terms of gas mileage. In terms of fuel economy, the typical midsize sedan has the Dodge Avenger beat. When it comes to MSRP, the Avenger costs about as much as the typical midsize sedan (though the typical midsize sedan is somewhat cheaper). The Dodge Avenger will cost you a bunch of money in gas every year compared to the typical midsize sedan.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Dodge Avenger and the typical midsize sedan likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical midsize sedan's engine is markedly smaller than the Dodge Avenger's. Note that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Dodge Avenger packs quite a wallop compared to the average midsize sedan when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Avenger offers a bit more head room than the typical midsize sedan, 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 typical midsize sedan, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Dodge Avenger isn't quite as generous as the typical midsize sedan's. As far as warranty against corrosion, the typical midsize sedan has considerably better coverage than the Avenger.

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