The Comparative Analysis :
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD (07 - 09) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 24,300

€ 44,300

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the VW Passat GTE.
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
VW Passat GTE
58.9
72.6
80.4
57.3
72.1
82
72.6 in
Width
72.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.9 in
Height
57.3 in
108.9
190.9
109.9
187.7
190.9 in
Length
187.7 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
VW Passat GTE
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.06 %

General
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
VW Passat GTE
JS
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
VW EA188
Engine Series
BYL
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
138 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
229 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
VW Passat GTE
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat GTE
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26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
26.12 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
38 mpg
138 mpg
VW Passat GTE
29 mpg
city
No data
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
631 mi
Range
1827 mi
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
631 mi
1827 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
32.2 kWh
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
127.6 kWh
32.2 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Dodge Avenger 2.0 CRD
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data