2011 Dodge Avenger vs. 2011 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2011 Dodge Avenger and 2011 Dodge Caliber were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dodge Avenger (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Avenger should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Caliber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Avenger weights approximately 173 kg more than 2011 Dodge Caliber. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Dodge Avenger (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Caliber. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Dodge Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Caliber. 2011 Dodge Avenger has automatic transmission and 2011 Dodge Caliber has manual transmission. 2011 Dodge Caliber will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Avenger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Avenger | 2011 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Avenger | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1539 kg | 1366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4892 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
