Dodge Magnum 2003 vs Dodge Avenger 2007
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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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: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Dodge Magnum is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Magnum engine produces 23 HP more power than Dodge Avenger, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Dodge Avenger. Thanks to more power Dodge Magnum reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.9 | |
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The Dodge Avenger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Magnum consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Avenger, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Magnum could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 460'000 km | 360'000 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: | 13 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Intrepid | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 5.02 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Dodge Magnum is larger, but slightly lower. Dodge Magnum is 17 cm longer than the Dodge Avenger, 3 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Magnum is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 2013 litres | 450 litres | |
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Dodge Magnum has more luggage capacity. Dodge Magnum has 1563 litres more trunk space than the Dodge Avenger. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2800 | |
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