2010 Dodge Avenger vs 2008 Kia Optima

2010 Dodge Avenger

2008 Kia Optima

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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 Automatic EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Optima 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic EX	21	31	$18,510	$19,895
Optima 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic LX	21	31	$16,960	$18,150
Optima 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual LX	21	31	$15,810	$16,755
Optima 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic EX	20	28	$19,350	$20,900
Optima 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic LX	20	28	$18,460	$19,845

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,426

$18,510

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,230

$19,895

Monthly Payment Estimate

$354 / month

$332 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.4

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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 2008 Kia Optima doesn't perform as well as other mid-size sedans, but its roomy package and generous features make it a strong practical choice.

TCC Likes

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

Roomy interior
Spacious trunk
Easy maneuverability

TCC Dislikes

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

Conservative, anonymous styling
Dull interior materials
Anti-lock brakes not available on the base model

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Midsize

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.2

54.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

57.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.5

104.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

38.0

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

43.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.2

54.5

Second Leg Room (in)

36.2

37.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.0

39.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.8

61.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.2

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

190.9

186.4

Height, Overall (in)

58.9

58.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

61.1

Wheelbase (in)

108.9

107.1

Liftover Height (in)

30.7

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.8

71.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.4

14.8

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

10.3 x - 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

11.0 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.9

16.4

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.5

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.5

35.5

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.3

2.86

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TMP

Front Tire Size

P215/60R17

P205/60R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

TMP

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

Rear Tire Size

P215/60R17

P205/60R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

- TBD -

3179

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 6.5

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Alloy

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.2

7.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

166 @ 4400

164 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

ED3

Displacement

2.4L/144

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

173 @ 6000

162 @ 5800

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

SMPI

- TBD -

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

1.42

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Trans Description Cont. Again

Sportmatic shifter

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.21

3.81

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.57

2.06

Trans Order Code

DFF

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.91

3.31

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.79

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Avenger

Kia Optima

Body Style

4dr Sdn

4dr Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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

7.8

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