The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 43,200
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD 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 3.6 V6.
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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 CRD
VW Passat 3.6 V6
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.06 %
General
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
VW Passat 3.6 V6
JS
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*BWS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
138 hp
296 hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Performance
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
VW Passat 3.6 V6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 3.6 V6
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26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
26.12 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
38 mpg
25 mpg
VW Passat 3.6 V6
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
32 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
631 mi
Range
454 mi
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
631 mi
454 mi
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
176.2 kWh
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
127.6 kWh
176.2 kWh
VW Passat 3.6 V6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
VW Passat 3.6 V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
