Overview
The 2011 Dodge Avenger Sedan is a midsize sedan offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $19,245. For that price, it mainly competes with the Hyundai Sonata sedan, the Kia Optima Sedan, and the Nissan Altima sedan. Between 4 trims, the Avenger offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.4L Inline-4 capable of making 173 horsepower and 166 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 283 horsepower-making 3.6L V6 engine. Depending on the trim level a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission can be coupled with the former engine whereas the 6-speed automatic transmission is fixed with the 3.6L V6. The Avenger reaches 60 mph from zero in 9.4 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.7 seconds with the 3.6L V6. Depending on the powertrain, the Avenger can manage a combined fuel economy between 22 and 24 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 9 striking colors the Avenger comes in really pull you towards itself.
