2010 Dodge Avenger vs 2009 Ford Fusion

2010 Dodge Avenger

2009 Ford Fusion

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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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4-Door Sedan I4 S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fusion 4-Door Sedan I4 S FWD	20	29	$17,707	$19,035
Fusion 4-Door Sedan I4 SE FWD	20	29	$18,542	$20,175
Fusion 4-Door Sedan I4 SEL FWD	20	29	$20,464	$22,310
Fusion 4-Door Sedan V6 SE AWD	17	25	$22,295	$24,345
Fusion 4-Door Sedan V6 SE FWD	18	26	$20,631	$22,495
Fusion 4-Door Sedan V6 SEL AWD	17	25	$23,429	$25,605
Fusion 4-Door Sedan V6 SEL FWD	18	26	$21,765	$23,755

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,426

$17,707

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,230

$19,035

Monthly Payment Estimate

$354 / month

$317 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

The 2009 Ford Fusion is a great choice for those who place their priorities on style and handling, but if interior space matters to you, look elsewhere.

TCC Likes

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

Responsive steering/handling
Good looks
Cutting-edge entertainment systems

TCC Dislikes

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

No manual V-6 option
Fuel economy lags behind class leaders
Availability of stability control is limited

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Mid-Size Sedan

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.2

53.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

57.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.5

100.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

42.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

54.0

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

37.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.0

38.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.2

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

190.9

190.2

Height, Overall (in)

58.9

57.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

61.3

Wheelbase (in)

108.9

107.4

Liftover Height (in)

30.7

28.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

80.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.4

15.8

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x 0.4

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5 x 1.0

- TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.9

17.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.5

16.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.5

38.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.3

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TMP

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P215/60R17

P205/60TR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

TMP

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P215/60R17

P205/60TR16

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 -

3181

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.2

9.7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

166 @ 4400

156 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

ED3

99Z

Displacement

2.4L/144

2.3L/140

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

173 @ 6000

160 @ 6250

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

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

1.23

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.21

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

1.84

Trans Order Code

DFF

445

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.91

4.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.97

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.31

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Avenger

Ford Fusion

Body Style

4dr Sdn

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Independent multi-link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

w/Stabilizer bars

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Independent double wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.63

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson

w/Stabilizer bars

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

7.8

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