Dodge Avenger vs. Nissan Altima Review

Utility
Neither the Altima nor the Dodge Avenger has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity. Towing is substantially more the Avenger's forte than it is the Nissan Altima's.

Dimensions
The Dodge Avenger's tank is approximately the same size as the Nissan Altima's, though the Nissan Altima's is somewhat bigger. The Nissan Altima and the Dodge Avenger compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Nissan Altima for a fill-up approximately as often as the Dodge Avenger.

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 Nissan Altima to the dealership as the Dodge. The Nissan Altima doesn't pale in comparison to the Dodge Avenger when it comes to gas mileage. The Avenger won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Altima. In terms of MSRP, the Avenger costs considerably less than the Nissan Altima.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Nissan Altima and the Dodge likely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Avenger and the Nissan Altima have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Nissan Altima. The Dodge Avenger has no lessons to learn as far as torque from the Nissan Altima.

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

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