2009 Dodge Avenger vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Avenger would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Avenger. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Avenger.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Avenger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Avenger. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Avenger | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Avenger | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 73 L |
