The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Avenger 2.0 (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 1.8 TSI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 22,300

€ 32,400

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Avenger 2.0 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.8 TSI.
Dodge Avenger 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
58.9
72.6
80.4
57.9
71.7
81.2
72.6 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.9
190.9
106.8
187.8
190.9 in
Length
187.8 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Avenger 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.45 %

General
Dodge Avenger 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
JS
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Avenger 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2.0L World Gasoline Engine
Engine Series
ECN
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
154 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Dodge Avenger 2.0
154 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
140 lb‑ft
at 5100 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Dodge Avenger 2.0
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Performance
Dodge Avenger 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Avenger 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.8 TSI
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22.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
Dodge Avenger 2.0
22.26 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Avenger 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Dodge Avenger 2.0
30 mpg
34 mpg
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
502 mi
Range
621 mi
Dodge Avenger 2.0
502 mi
621 mi
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
132.6 kWh
Dodge Avenger 2.0
147.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Avenger 2.0
VW Passat 1.8 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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