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Dodge Avenger
2014 Dodge Avenger
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$20,595
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Pontiac G8
2009 Pontiac G8
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$28,250
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Volkswagen Passat
2022 Volkswagen Passat
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$27,575
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Overview

Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
3.6L Twincharged (+$800)
Engine
3.6L V6 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic (+$200)
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 25 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 24 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.5 ft³
Trunk Volume
17.5 ft³
Trunk Volume
15.9 ft³

Photos

Dodge Avenger
2011-2014 Dodge Avenger Rear View Driving
2011-2014 Dodge Avenger Dashboard
25
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Pontiac G8
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
9
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Volkswagen Passat
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
21
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.4L Inline-4 Gas
3.6L Twincharged (+$800)
3.6L V6 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
173 hp @ 6000 rpm
256 hp @ 6300 rpm
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
166 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
248 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
206 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic (+$200)
5-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,400 lbs
3,885 lbs
3,369 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
24 MPG
20 MPG
28 MPG
City
21 MPG
17 MPG
24 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
25 MPG
36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.5 Tons/yr
N/A
6.3 Tons/yr
EPA rating
N/A
5
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gallons
19 gallons
18.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
354.9 miles
323 miles
444 miles
Cruising Range Highway
507 miles
475 miles
666 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
192.6 in
196.1 in
193.6 in
Height
58.4 in
57.7 in
58.7 in
Max Width
72.8 in
74.8 in
72.6 in
Front Width
61.7 in
62.7 in
61.7 in
Rear Width
62.7 in
63.3 in
60.7 in
Wheelbase
108.9 in
114.8 in
110.4 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
5.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.4 in
42.2 in
42.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
40 in
38.7 in
37.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.3 in
59.1 in
56.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
52.6 in
56.7 in
54.6 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.2 in
39.4 in
39.1 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.3 in
38 in
37.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
59.1 in
57 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
52.8 in
58 in
54.8 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.5 ft³
17.5 ft³
15.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.5 ft
37.4 ft
36.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 6.5"
18" x 8"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 6.5"
18" x 8"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Performance
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Performance
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/55HR17
P245/45R18
P235/45HR18
Rear Tire
P225/55HR17
P245/45R18
P235/45HR18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Black Clearcoat
  • Blue Streak Pearlcoat
  • Bright White Clearcoat
  • Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearlcoat
  • Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat
  • Redline 2 Coat Pearl
  • True Blue Pearlcoat
N/A
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Tourmaline Blue Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
N/A
Aurora Red Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Onyx, Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Onyx, Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Mauro Brown, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Shetland Beige, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
  • Titan Black, Perforated V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Optional
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Optional
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Optional
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Optional
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Optional
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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