2013 Dodge Avenger vs 2013 Ford Fusion

2013 Dodge Avenger

2013 Ford Fusion

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4-Door Sedan R/T

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Avenger 4-Door Sedan R/T	19	29	$24,514	$25,695
Avenger 4-Door Sedan SE	21	29	$19,482	$19,795
Avenger 4-Door Sedan SXT	20	31	$22,322	$22,595

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4-Door Sedan S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fusion 4-Door Sedan S FWD	22	34	$20,422	$21,900
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE FWD	22	34	$21,983	$23,830
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE Hybrid FWD	44	41	$25,092	$27,200
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium AWD	22	31	$29,705	$32,200
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium FWD	22	33	$27,860	$30,200
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium Hybrid FWD	44	41	$29,612	$32,100
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan SE Luxury	N/A	N/A	$35,701	$38,700
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan Titanium	N/A	N/A	$36,992	$40,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,514

$20,422

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,695

$21,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$428 / month

$365 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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9.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Dodge Avenger has an eye-catching design and is well-equipped, but it failed to provide an inspiring driving experience.

The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid makes an extraordinary leap forward in fuel economy--but also, in its appealing looks and handling.

TCC Likes

Distinctive look
Clean interior design
Strong, smooth V-6

Soaring EPA gas mileage
Very good-looking
Supportive sport seats

TCC Dislikes

Rough-shifting automatic transmission
V-6 has torque steer
Unrefined experience, overall

Steering lacks feedback
Glossy, sheeny seats and trim
Pricing leaps with lots of big-ticket options

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Mid-Size Sedan

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

52.800

54.400

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.300

57.800

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.200

118.800

Second Head Room (in)

38.300

37.800

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.000

56.900

Front Leg Room (in)

42.400

44.300

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

52.600

55.000

Second Leg Room (in)

36.200

38.300

Front Head Room (in)

40.000

39.200

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.700

62.700

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.200

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

192.600

191.700

Height, Overall (in)

58.400

58.100

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.700

62.400

Wheelbase (in)

108.900

112.200

Liftover Height (in)

30.500

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.800

72.900

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.500

16.000

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.300 x 0.400

- TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.500 x 1.000

- TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.9

16.500

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.700

14.800

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.700

37.600

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.800

2.700

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TQP

Front Tire Size

P225/50R18

P215/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T125/80D16

Front Tire Order Code

TQP

Spare Tire Order Code

TBC

Rear Tire Size

P225/50R18

P215/60HR16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3607

3427

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.0

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.0

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

10.300

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 4400

170 @ - TBD -

Engine Order Code

ERB

997

Displacement

3.6L/220

2.5L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

283 @ 6400

170 @ - TBD -

Engine Type

Gas/Ethanol V6

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

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)

2.280

1.910

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.210

2.940

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.840

2.960

Trans Order Code

DG2

44W

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.160

3.070

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.450

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.690

0.750

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.120

4.580

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Avenger

Ford Fusion

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

0.98

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.95

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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

8.4

7.0

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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