Dodge Avenger vs. Toyota Corolla Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Dodge Avenger to the dealership as the Corolla. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so hard that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Toyota Corolla is the winner regarding gas mileage. Regarding gas mileage, the Toyota Corolla is a tad better than the Dodge Avenger, but not by much. Regarding MSRP, the Corolla costs considerably less than the Dodge Avenger.

Utility
Neither the Toyota Corolla nor the Dodge Avenger has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. Towing is considerably more the Dodge Avenger's forte than it is the Corolla's.

Convenience
You will definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Corolla than with the Dodge Avenger.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Dodge Avenger's front cabin compared to the Toyota Corolla. The Dodge Avenger is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Toyota.

Dimensions
The Dodge is tremendously more bulky than the Toyota. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Avenger than the Toyota Corolla because of its bigger tank. The Toyota Corolla and the Avenger compete for the same parking spaces. The Toyota Corolla's shorter wheelbase will likely give a more agile feel in daily traffic. On the flip side, the Dodge Avenger is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Dodge Avenger packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Corolla down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Toyota and the Avenger quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Avenger's engine is considerably bigger than the Toyota Corolla's. Remember that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Avenger will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Corolla finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Dodge Avenger and the Toyota Corolla have the same basic after-sale protection.