Dodge Avenger vs. Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra to the dealership as the Dodge Avenger. As far as gas mileage, the Sentra has the Dodge Avenger beat. There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Nissan is a tad more economical than the Dodge. The Dodge is significantly costlier than the Nissan Sentra when it comes to MSRP.

Utility
The Sentra and the Dodge Avenger can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Dodge Avenger outpulls the Nissan Sentra by a large margin.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Sentra for a fill-up roughly as often as the Dodge Avenger.

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

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

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Dodge Avenger packs quite a punch and will knock the Sentra down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Nissan Sentra and the Dodge Avenger likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Sentra's engine is substantially smaller than the Avenger's. Remember that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage.

Warranty
The Dodge Avenger and the Nissan have the same basic warranty.