Dodge Avenger vs. Nissan Altima Hybrid Review

Performance
The Nissan Altima Hybrid is likely to feel a little slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio. When it comes to horsepower, the Dodge packs quite a punch and will knock the Altima Hybrid down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Avenger and the Altima Hybrid indubitably handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Avenger has a larger engine than the Altima Hybrid. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Avenger is substantially more powerful than the Nissan Altima Hybrid. The Nissan Altima Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Avenger regarding pickup.

Utility
The Dodge Avenger and the Nissan Altima Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Dodge outpulls the Nissan by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
The Avenger's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Altima Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Avenger, there really isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Avenger make it substantially more spacious for your passengers than the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Dodge Avenger is a tad more ponderous than the Nissan Altima Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Altima Hybrid than the Dodge Avenger because of its bigger tank. The Nissan Altima 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 approximately the same to get the Nissan Altima Hybrid to the dealership as the Dodge Avenger. The Dodge Avenger will tax your gas budget tremendously more than the Nissan Altima Hybrid will. The Dodge Avenger uses a lot of gas compared to the Nissan Altima Hybrid. As far as MSRP, the Dodge Avenger doesn't cost much less than the Nissan Altima Hybrid. The Nissan Altima Hybrid will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the Dodge Avenger. The Dodge Avenger will cost you a bunch of money in gasoline every year compared to the Nissan Altima Hybrid.

Overview
The Nissan and the Dodge have the same basic after-sale protection.