Nissan Altima Hybrid vs. Dodge Avenger Review

Performance
The Nissan Altima Hybrid is likely to feel a bit sluggish because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio compared to the Dodge Avenger.

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

Drivetrain
The Avenger's engine is considerably more sizeable than the Nissan's. Note that larger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Dodge Avenger is substantially more powerful than the Nissan Altima Hybrid. Torque equals pickup, and the Avenger will have picked up and gone by the time the Nissan finally gets moving.

Utility
The Nissan Altima Hybrid and the Avenger can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is considerably more the Dodge Avenger's forte than it is the Altima Hybrid's.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Avenger than with 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 Dodge Avenger provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Nissan Altima Hybrid does.

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 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 about the same to get the Nissan to the dealership as the Avenger. The Dodge Avenger will tax your gas budget tremendously more than the Nissan Altima Hybrid will. The Nissan Altima Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the Dodge Avenger. The Nissan Altima Hybrid isn't much more expensive than the Dodge Avenger regarding MSRP. The Altima Hybrid will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the Avenger.

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