Dodge Avenger vs Dodge Caliber
Overview | |
MSRP$18,220 | MSRP$13,925 |
Average price$7,035 | Average price$5,432 |
Listings524 | Listings165 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.8 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryMore commonly known for its minivans and performance cars, Dodge is not a name one would readily associate with the family sedan market. The American automaker seeks to change that with the midsize, five-passenger Avenger. The name “Avenger” was originally used for a sleek Dodge coupe, sold from 1995 to 2000, but this Avenger arrives for the 2008 model year with muscle car-inspired styling and assures it will stand out in a crowded parking lot of cookie-cutter sedans. It is also one of the few family sedans for this model year to offer available all-wheel drive. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Caliber joined Dodge’s lineup last year as a practical successor to the Neon and started winning a few hearts with its reasonable price tag and comfortable interior. Optional all-wheel-drive makes the Caliber a viable crossover alternative for buyers living in places where the weather gets nasty, but the specs may not be enough. Useful hatchbacks are a rare breed on the market today, as many buyers are opting for SUVs from Jeep, Hyundai, and Honda, so the Caliber enjoys somewhat limited competition. The Toyota Matrix and Nissan Versa are closest to going toe-to-toe with the Caliber, but it’s the Toyota that dominates the segment. The Caliber is less refined and less efficient than the Matrix, but the price will be much better for many buyers’ budgets. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 172 hp I4 | Engine1.8L 148 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower172 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower148 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 172 hp I4 | Engine Name1.8L 148 hp I4 |
Torque165 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque125 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower172 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower148 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemOptional |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.4 cu ft | Cargo Space18.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3355 lbs | Curb Weight2966 lbs |
Height58.9 in | Height60.4 in |
Length190.9 in | Length173.8 in |
Width71.8 in | Width68.8 in |
Wheelbase108.9 in | Wheelbase103.7 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $18,220 | $13,925 |
Average price | $7,035 | $5,432 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 5.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | More commonly known for its minivans and performance cars, Dodge is not a name one would readily associate with the family sedan market. The American automaker seeks to change that with the midsize, five-passenger Avenger. The name “Avenger” was originally used for a sleek Dodge coupe, sold from 1995 to 2000, but this Avenger arrives for the 2008 model year with muscle car-inspired styling and assures it will stand out in a crowded parking lot of cookie-cutter sedans. It is also one of the few family sedans for this model year to offer available all-wheel drive. | The Caliber joined Dodge’s lineup last year as a practical successor to the Neon and started winning a few hearts with its reasonable price tag and comfortable interior. Optional all-wheel-drive makes the Caliber a viable crossover alternative for buyers living in places where the weather gets nasty, but the specs may not be enough. Useful hatchbacks are a rare breed on the market today, as many buyers are opting for SUVs from Jeep, Hyundai, and Honda, so the Caliber enjoys somewhat limited competition. The Toyota Matrix and Nissan Versa are closest to going toe-to-toe with the Caliber, but it’s the Toyota that dominates the segment. The Caliber is less refined and less efficient than the Matrix, but the price will be much better for many buyers’ budgets. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 172 hp I4 | 1.8L 148 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 172 hp @ 6000 rpm | 148 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 172 hp I4 | 1.8L 148 hp I4 |
Torque | 165 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 125 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm |
Horsepower | 172 hp @ 6000 rpm | 148 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.4 cu ft | 18.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3355 lbs | 2966 lbs |
Height | 58.9 in | 60.4 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 173.8 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 68.8 in |
Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 103.7 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs |
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