2008 Dodge Avenger vs. 2008 Skoda Roomster
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Avenger and 2008 Skoda Roomster were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Avenger (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Avenger should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Roomster.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Dodge Avenger (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Roomster. 2008 Dodge Avenger has automatic transmission and 2008 Skoda Roomster has manual transmission. 2008 Skoda Roomster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Dodge Avenger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Avenger | 2008 Skoda Roomster | |
| Make | Dodge | Skoda |
| Model | Avenger | Roomster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
