2010 Dodge Avenger vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen CC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Avenger would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Avenger. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Avenger.
Because 2011 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Avenger. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC 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, 2011 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Avenger. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Avenger | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avenger | CC |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1496 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
