Volvo V50 (2007 – 2011) vs Dodge Avenger (2007 – 2010): specs compared
The Dodge Avenger is the more powerful of the two, with up to 238 hp against 230 hp. The Volvo V50 has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 235 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 6.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,280 kg against 1,480 kg. At 4,849 mm, the Dodge Avenger is 328 mm longer than the Volvo V50.
| Specification |
Volvo
V50
2007 – 2011
|
Dodge
Avenger
2007 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United States |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2011 | 2007 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 230 hp | 140 – 238 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 400 Nm | 190 – 315 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 12.1 s | 7.0 – 10.8 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 240 km/h | 195 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.0 – 9.1 L/100 km | 6.2 – 13.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,514 – 4,521 mm | 4,849 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,453 – 1,499 mm | 1,496 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,766 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,280 – 1,520 kg | 1,480 – 1,696 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.