Dodge Avenger 2007 vs Honda Civic 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Dodge Avenger engine produces 16 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite the higher power, Dodge Avenger reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.4 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Avenger consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Avenger could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Avenger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Honda Civic 2005 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2005 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Dodge Avenger is larger. Dodge Avenger is 60 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 8 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Avenger is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1350 litres | |
| Dodge Avenger has 5 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Avenger is 0.1 metres more than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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