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Dodge Avenger vs. Toyota Prius Review

How the Dodge Avenger stacks up against the Toyota Prius - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Dodge Avenger
Price Range: $20,230 - $22,450
2010 Toyota Prius
Price Range: $21,000 - $27,670
Dodge Avenger vs. Toyota Prius Review

Utility
The Prius and the Dodge can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Dodge Avenger packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Prius down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

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

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

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 Dodge Avenger to the dealership as the Toyota. Regarding gas mileage, the Toyota Prius beats the Dodge Avenger. The Dodge Avenger pales in comparison to the Toyota in terms of fuel economy. The Toyota Prius isn't much costlier than the Dodge in terms of MSRP. The Toyota Prius will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Avenger. The Dodge Avenger will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Toyota.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Toyota Prius and the Dodge Avenger definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge's engine is significantly more massive than the Toyota Prius's. Bear in mind that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Avenger will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Prius finally gets moving.

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

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

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