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: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Dodge Avenger) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Honda Civic) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Avenger engine produces 30 HP more power than Honda Civic, but torque is 120 NM less than Honda Civic. Despite the higher power, Dodge Avenger reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 5.1 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Avenger consumes 3.8 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 570 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Accord, 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 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda Civic 2005 2.2 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 |
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| Dodge Avenger has 5 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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