Dodge Avenger vs. Saturn Aura Review

Utility
Neither the Saturn Aura nor the Dodge has a marked advantage as far as seating capacity. The Avenger outpulls the Saturn Aura by a sizeable margin.

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

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

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Saturn Aura for a fill-up about 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 approximately the same to get the Saturn Aura to the dealership as the Dodge Avenger. The Saturn Aura won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Dodge Avenger. Regarding MSRP, the Saturn Aura costs significantly more than the Dodge Avenger.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Dodge Avenger is definitely nimbler than the Aura, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Avenger and the Aura have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Aura. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Dodge Avenger isn't much more powerful than the Aura.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Dodge Avenger offers a bit more head room than the Saturn Aura, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The Saturn Aura is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Dodge.

Warranty
The Dodge Avenger and the Saturn Aura have the same basic after-sale protection.