Compare 2012 Dodge Avenger vs 2012 Hyundai Sonata vs 2012 Kia Optima

2012 Dodge Avenger
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2012 Hyundai Sonata
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2012 Kia Optima
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4-Door Sedan SE
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Sedan SE 21 30 $18,740 $18,995
4-Door Sedan SE V6 21 30 $18,740 $18,995
4-Door Sedan SXT 20 31 $20,660 $21,495
4-Door Sedan SXT Plus 19 29 $22,960 $23,995
4-Door Sedan R/T 19 29 $24,800 $25,995
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4-Door Sedan 2.4L Manual GLS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Manual GLS 24 35 $18,971 $19,795
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic GLS 24 35 $19,916 $20,795
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic GLS PZEV 24 35 $19,916 $20,795
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic 2.4L SE 24 35 $21,952 $23,195
4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic 2.0T SE 22 34 $23,400 $24,745
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Hybrid 34 39 $24,434 $25,850
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic 2.4L Limited 24 35 $24,725 $26,445
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic 2.4L Limited PZEV 24 35 $24,725 $26,445
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic 2.4L Limited PZEV w/Wine Int 24 35 $24,725 $26,445
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic 2.4L Limited w/Wine Int 24 35 $24,725 $26,445
4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic 2.0T Limited 22 34 $26,345 $28,195
4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic 2.0T Limited w/Wine Int 22 34 $26,345 $28,195
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4-Door Sedan 2.4L Manual LX
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Manual LX 24 35 $19,095 $19,500
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic LX 24 35 $20,065 $21,000
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic EX 24 35 $21,675 $23,200
4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic EX 22 34 $23,455 $25,100
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Hybrid 34 39 $24,115 $25,800
4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic SX 22 34 $24,760 $26,500
Pricing
Invoice Price
$18,740
$18,971
$19,095
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$18,995
$19,795
$19,500
Monthly Payment Estimate
$317 / month
$330 / month
$325 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.4
8.6
8.6
TCC’s Bottom Line
With a better interior and a better V-6, the 2012 Dodge Avenger has grown more interesting--but it execution, it still leaves a lot to be desired. After more than a decade on the market, the latest Hyundai Sonata's an overnight success--thanks to great gas mileage, grabby styling, and exceptional value for the dollar. The basics don't have to be boring: the 2012 Kia Optima evades design and driving boredom with suave looks, good performance and great gas mileage and features.
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Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 24 mpg 24 mpg
Highway
30 mpg 35 mpg 35 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Large Cars Midsize Cars
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
52.6 55.2 54.7
Second Leg Room (in)
36.2 34.6 34.7
Front Head Room (in)
40.0 40.0 40.0
Second Hip Room (in)
52.8 54.9 54.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.3 57.9 57.2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
100.2 103.8 102.2
Second Head Room (in)
38.3 37.8 37.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.0 56.7 55.7
Front Leg Room (in)
42.4 45.5 45.5
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.7 62.9 63.0
Wheelbase (in)
108.9 110.0 110.0
Liftover Height (in)
30.5 - TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.8 72.2 72.1
Track Width, Front (in)
61.7 62.9 63.0
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.2 5.5 5.3
Length, Overall (in)
192.6 189.8 190.7
Height, Overall (in)
58.4 57.9 57.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.5 16.4 15.4
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 x 0.4 11.2 x 0.4 11.2 x - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr-Assisted Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.5 x 1.0 11.8 x 1.1 11.8 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.9 18.5 18.5
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.9 2.94 2.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.7 14.5 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.5 35.8 35.8
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
TBC NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/55R17 P205/65R16 P205/60R16
Rear Tire Order Code
TR1 NA NA
Front Tire Size
P225/55R17 P205/65R16 P205/60R16
Spare Tire Size
Compact T125/80D16 NA
Front Tire Order Code
TR1 NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
150 NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3400 3161 3206
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 6.5 16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5
Front Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel NA
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 6.5 16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact NA
Rear Wheel Material
Steel Steel Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.2 2.7 3.7
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140 110 110
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525 - TBD - 600
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
166 @ 4400 184 @ 4250 186 @ 4250
Engine Order Code
ED3 NA NA
Displacement
2.4L/144 2.4L/144 2.4L/144
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
173 @ 6000 198 @ 6300 200 @ 6300
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
24 28 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 35 35
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 24 24
Transmission
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.21 3.59 3.58
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.57 1.93 1.93
Trans Order Code
DFF NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.91 3.25-4.33 4.33-3.25
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 1.28 1.27
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Manual Manual
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.83 0.82
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.84 3.27 3.26
Clutch Size (in)
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.70 1.69
Trans Type
4 6 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 1.03 1.02
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Summary
Body Style
Sedan 4 Door Sedan Sedan
Vehicle Name
Dodge Avenger Hyundai Sonata Kia Optima
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut MacPherson MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA 0.59 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - 0.94 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs NA w/Coil Springs
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.6 6.5 6.5
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 7 7
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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