1997 Dodge Avenger Specifications

2-Door Coupe Base
MSRP based on 2-Door Coupe Base
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 22 mpg City/32 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.0L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name 2dr Cpe Base
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2888
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in) 39.1
Second Leg Room (in) 35.0
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 55.1
Front Leg Room (in) 43.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.1
Passenger Volume (ft³) 91.1
Second Head Room (in) 36.5
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.1
Second Hip Room (in) 49.6
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.1
Liftover Height (in) 28.4
Wheelbase (in) 103.7
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.3
Height, Overall (in) 53.0
Length, Overall (in) 190.4
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.4
Track Width, Front (in) 59.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 13.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.9
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 32

Performance Specs

Engine
Displacement 2.0L/122
Engine Order Code ECF
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 130 @ 4800
Fuel System SMPI
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 140 @ 6000
Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.36
Clutch Size (in) 9.0
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.54
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Manual
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.03
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.94
Trans Order Code DD4
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.13
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.42
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.81
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 9.0 x 1.6
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.0 x 0.9
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.4
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.58
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 40.0
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P125/70D15
Front Tire Size P195/70HR14
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P195/70HR14
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 4.0
Front Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front Multilink
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 25
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Multilink
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.63
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 25

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Passive driver & front passenger airbag restraint system
Color-keyed front 3-point active belts w/adjustable turning loops
Rear outboard active 3-point unibelt w/rear center lapbelt

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 36,000
Drivetrain Years 3
Roadside Assistance Note W/24 hour road service: Roadside Assistance Program (Cross Country Motor Club) - includes - towing, changing a flat tire, jump start, lockout service, fuel delivery.
Warranty Note CUSTOMER ONE CARE:

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.4
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 430
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 90
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
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