2009 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2010 Dodge Avenger

2009 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 Dodge Avenger

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4-Door Sedan Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Malibu 4-Door Sedan Hybrid	26	34	$24,149	$25,555
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS	22	30	$20,416	$21,605
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	22	30	$21,267	$22,505
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT	22	33	$23,346	$24,705
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LTZ	22	33	$25,401	$26,880

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4-Door Sedan Express

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Avenger 4-Door Sedan Express	21	30	$20,426	$21,230
Avenger 4-Door Sedan R/T	21	30	$20,886	$21,730
Avenger 4-Door Sedan SXT	21	30	$19,506	$20,230

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,149

$20,426

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,555

$21,230

Monthly Payment Estimate

$426 / month

$354 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu is a top contender in its class in almost every way.

The 2010 Dodge Avenger offers cool, chunky styling and innovative options; otherwise, it's several paces behind in the evolution of the mid-size sedan.

TCC Likes

Elegant interior styling and top-tier materials
Refined, responsive powertrains
Four-cylinder fuel economy

Chunky, unique exterior
Good backseat space
Decent fuel economy (four-cylinder)

TCC Dislikes

Not very sporty
No screen-based nav system

Chintzy cabin materials
Engine and road noise
Sluggish powertrain (four-cylinder)

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Mid-Size

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.0

53.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

97.7

100.5

Second Leg Room (in)

37.6

36.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

40.0

Second Hip Room (in)

52.1

53.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

56.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.9

56.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.0

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

112.3

108.9

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

30.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.3

71.8

Track Width, Front (in)

59.6

61.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.2

Length, Overall (in)

191.8

190.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

58.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.3

13.4

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.65 x - TBD -

11.5 x 1.0

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.87 x - TBD -

10.3 x 0.4

Brake Type

Pwr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.7

3.3

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.4

16.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.4

36.5

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

TBC

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R17

P215/60R17

Rear Tire Order Code

QGG

TMP

Front Tire Size

P215/55R17

P215/60R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QGG

TMP

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

- TBD -

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

17 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.5

7.2

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

525

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

159 @ 5000

166 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

LAT

ED3

Displacement

2.4L/146.5

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

164 @ 6400

173 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric 4-Cyl

Gas I4

Fuel System

MFI

SMPI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.14

2.21

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.62

1.57

Trans Order Code

ME7

DFF

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.05

3.91

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.68

0.69

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.95

2.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Dodge Avenger

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

4dr Sdn

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.75

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.87

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

4-Link Independent

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.8

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