Dodge Avenger 2007 vs Dodge Magnum 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 193 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 258 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Dodge Magnum is a more dynamic driving. Dodge Avenger engine produces 23 HP less power than Dodge Magnum, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Dodge Magnum. Due to the lower power, Dodge Avenger reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.9 | |
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The Dodge Avenger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Avenger consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Magnum, which means that by driving the Dodge Avenger over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Dodge Avenger) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Dodge Magnum) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 460'000 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 Dodge Magnum engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Intrepid | |
| 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 Dodge Magnum 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 | 5.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
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Dodge Avenger is smaller, but slightly higher. Dodge Avenger is 17 cm shorter than the Dodge Magnum, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Dodge Avenger is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 2013 litres | |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage space. Dodge Avenger has 1563 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Magnum. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 3600 | |
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