Dodge Avenger 2007 vs Chevrolet Epica 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Epica is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Avenger engine produces 6 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, but torque is 130 NM less than Chevrolet Epica. Despite the higher power, Dodge Avenger reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.1 | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Avenger consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Avenger could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| Chevrolet Epica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 530'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Epica engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Epica engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Dodge Avenger is larger. Dodge Avenger is 5 cm longer than the Chevrolet Epica, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Avenger is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 480 litres | |
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Chevrolet Epica has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Dodge Avenger has 30 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. This could mean that the Dodge Avenger uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Avenger is 0.3 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2400 | |
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