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2008 Dodge Avenger Professional Cars.com Review
...Mazda6, Mitsubishi Galant, Chrysler Sebring, Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan, Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Subaru Legacy, Pontiac G6, Volkswagen...
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2008 Dodge Avenger Professional Cars.com Review
...The Avenger, particularly the R/T edition, talks-the-talk and walks at least some of the walk, while looking finer than most of its competitors. Royal Ford can...
Cars.com
2008 Dodge Avenger Professional Cars.com Review
...2.7-liter V-6 Fuel: 19/27 mpg Length: 190.9" Width: 71.8" Ground Clearance: 5.2" Turning Radius: 18.3' Cargo space: 13.4 cu. ft. NHTSA Crash-Test Ratings...
Cars.com
2008 Dodge Avenger Professional Cars.com Review
...Dealer's price as tested is $24,543. Prices sourced from DaimlerChrysler and http://www.edmunds.com. Purse-strings: The Avenger R/T is a decent mid-size family...
Cars.com
2008 Dodge Avenger Professional Cars.com Review
...Optional electronic stability control. Performance: Good: Decent power and excellent handling. Smaller engine can feel light at high speeds. Notes: The SXT...
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2008 Dodge Avenger Professional Cars.com Review
...Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, however, are optional — something many competitors include standard. An electronic stability system is also optional...
Cars.com
2008 Dodge Avenger Professional Cars.com Review
...465 pounds Height: 58.9 inches Length: 190.9 inches Wheelbase: 108.9 inches Width: 71.8 inches Track: 61.8 inches on front and rear Ground clearance: 5.5...
Edmunds
2008 dodge avenger Professional Edmunds Review
...Pros: Smooth and quiet highway ride, solid performance on R/T model, above-average fuel economy, wide selection of in-cabin electronics. Cons: Weak and noisy...
MSN Autos
Review: 2008 Dodge Avenger
...into the Avenger's blinker stalk.Something the Camry doesn't offerThe Avenger is one of the few mainstream midsize sedans to offer all-wheel drive.It's...
CarGurus
2008 Dodge Avenger Overview
...The trunk measures 13.3 cubic feet and has a relatively low lift-over height for the rear bumper...
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Comparing the Avenger's base four-cylinder model to others in its class, it lags far behind much of the competition because of its coarse, ever-present sound and lack of refinement.
In comparison, the new Malibu's four-cylinder is refined and quiet, as is the Altima's.
The Sonata and Optima offer a more comfortable, quiet ride and nice interiors that feel better, even if they aren't as exciting to look at as the Avenger's.
And the Fusion feels especially sporty and nimble compared to the 2008 Dodge Avenger; its interior has a basic design, but the materials are better.
Roominess is one area where the Avenger does pretty well; its backseat feels capacious and has enough headroom for adults, while the backseats in several of these vehicles--especially the Altima--can be tight.
At the six-cylinder level, the Avenger R/T brings a lot of features and a sporty feel for about the same money as more sedately equipped V-6 rival models.
It's perhaps the best value in the lineup, but even here, its inferior-feeling interior, lack of ride refinement, and perceived quality are grounds for dismissal.
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