Dodge Avenger vs Dodge Dart
Overview | |
Years produced1995-2000 | Years produced1960-1977 |
MSRP$18,220 | MSRP$16,995 |
Listings346 | Listings738 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 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 2016 Dodge Dart is the king (or queen) of big compacts with a large exterior that rivals that of some midsize sedans. With a lot of metal to haul around, the Dart may not be the quickest in its segment, but an ultra-frugal optional engine at least helps keep mileage competitive. This may be the last year for the current Dart before a badly needed update, which should help it pick up some of the style points that it's lost to competitors such as Honda and Hyundai. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 172 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower172 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 172 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque165 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque148 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
Horsepower172 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower160 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.4 cu ft | Cargo Space13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3355 lbs | Curb Weight3122 lbs |
Height58.9 in | Height57.7 in |
Length190.9 in | Length183.9 in |
Width71.8 in | Width72.0 in |
Wheelbase108.9 in | Wheelbase106.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1995-2000 | 1960-1977 |
MSRP | $18,220 | $16,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 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 2016 Dodge Dart is the king (or queen) of big compacts with a large exterior that rivals that of some midsize sedans. With a lot of metal to haul around, the Dart may not be the quickest in its segment, but an ultra-frugal optional engine at least helps keep mileage competitive. This may be the last year for the current Dart before a badly needed update, which should help it pick up some of the style points that it's lost to competitors such as Honda and Hyundai. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 172 hp I4 | 2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 172 hp @ 6000 rpm | 160 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 172 hp I4 | 2.0L 160 hp I4 Flex Fuel Vehicle |
Torque | 165 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 148 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
Horsepower | 172 hp @ 6000 rpm | 160 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.4 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3355 lbs | 3122 lbs |
Height | 58.9 in | 57.7 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 183.9 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 72.0 in |
Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 106.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs |
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