subject: The Engine Options for the 2010 Dodge Avenger [print this page] The Dodge Avenger is a front wheel drive, midsize sedan which has been produced by Chrysler since 1995. Prior to 2008, the Avenger came as two-door coupe.
The 2010 Dodge Avenger comes standard with a 2.4 liter, four cylinder engine which produces 173 horsepower, which is typical for an affordable midsize sedan. The common complaint of average horsepower is slightly offset by the above average fuel efficiency, which comes with the 2.4 liter engine. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates the 2010 Dodge Avenger with the 2.4 liter engine gets 21 miles per gallon in the city and 30 miles per gallon on the highway.
For slightly more money, Dodge Avenger drivers can upgrade to a 2.7 liter, six cylinder engine. Most Avenger purchasers do not consider this purchase worthwhile as the horsepower is only slightly improved up to 186. The 2.7 liter V6 is one of the smallest six cylinder engines available in cars today.
For those who are looking for a more powerful engine, the 2010 Dodge Avenger can be upgraded to the R/T trim, which comes with a 3.5 liter six cylinder engine. The 3.5 liter V6 generates some very impressive power as it gets up to 235 horsepower, which is typical for an affordable midsize sedan. While the power increases dramatically with the 3.5 liter engine, the fuel Avenger's fuel efficiency takes a slight hit. The 3.5 liter V6 gets an EPA estimated 16 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway. The 3.5 liter is only available in the R/T trim, and is not an upgrade option for the other trims.
The engine options within the 2010 Avenger are similar to the 2008 and 2009 options. Models produced prior to 2008, which came as coupes, had different engine options.
