Dodge Avenger vs Dodge Durango
Overview | |
MSRP$18,220 | MSRP$39,990 |
Average price$7,118 | Average price$28,763 |
Listings489 | Listings9439 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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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 evolution of the Dodge Durango exemplifies how the Stellantis brand has evolved from a mainstream competitor to Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, and Toyota into a niche brand emphasizing muscle-car attitude. The Durango was Dodge's first modern SUV, arriving for the 1998 model year as the brand's entry into the midsize SUV segment. The current, third-generation Durango dates all the way back to the 2011 model year. But, as Dodge has found with the Challenger coupe and Charger sedan, a vehicle's lifespan can be greatly extended with an added dose of horsepower. The 2023 Dodge Durango lineup starts with the base SXT trim level and moves up through the GT, R/T, Citadel, and SRT 392. Changes for 2023 include standard heated front seats, optional forward collision warning for the Durango SXT, and some new colors (bringing the total color palette to eight). However, the big news for 2023 is the return of the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and its devilish supercharged V8 engine. The Hellcat was previously available only for the 2021 model year as a limited edition, but now it's a regular production model. That being the case, the Hellcat ended up as our test vehicle for this Dodge Durango review. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 172 hp I4 | Engine3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower172 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 172 hp I4 | Engine Name3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Torque165 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower172 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.4 cu ft | Cargo Space17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3355 lbs | Curb Weight4750 lbs |
Height58.9 in | Height72.1 in |
Length190.9 in | Length200.8 in |
Width71.8 in | Width85.5 in |
Wheelbase108.9 in | Wheelbase119.8 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1400 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity6200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $18,220 | $39,990 |
Average price | $7,118 | $28,763 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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 evolution of the Dodge Durango exemplifies how the Stellantis brand has evolved from a mainstream competitor to Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, and Toyota into a niche brand emphasizing muscle-car attitude. The Durango was Dodge's first modern SUV, arriving for the 1998 model year as the brand's entry into the midsize SUV segment. The current, third-generation Durango dates all the way back to the 2011 model year. But, as Dodge has found with the Challenger coupe and Charger sedan, a vehicle's lifespan can be greatly extended with an added dose of horsepower. The 2023 Dodge Durango lineup starts with the base SXT trim level and moves up through the GT, R/T, Citadel, and SRT 392. Changes for 2023 include standard heated front seats, optional forward collision warning for the Durango SXT, and some new colors (bringing the total color palette to eight). However, the big news for 2023 is the return of the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and its devilish supercharged V8 engine. The Hellcat was previously available only for the 2021 model year as a limited edition, but now it's a regular production model. That being the case, the Hellcat ended up as our test vehicle for this Dodge Durango review. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 172 hp I4 | 3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Horsepower | 172 hp @ 6000 rpm | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 172 hp I4 | 3.6L 293 hp V6 |
Torque | 165 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 172 hp @ 6000 rpm | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.4 cu ft | 17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3355 lbs | 4750 lbs |
Height | 58.9 in | 72.1 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 200.8 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 85.5 in |
Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 119.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1400 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 6200 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
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