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2012 Dodge Avenger
MSRP $19,995 - $29,095
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2012 Ford Fusion
MSRP $19,999 - $35,599
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas V6
Gas/Electric I4 Gas I4 Gas/Ethanol V6 Gas V6
Displacement
2.4L/144 3.6L/220
2.5L/152 3.0L/181 3.5L/213
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
173 hp @ 6000 rpm 283 hp @ 6400 rpm
191 Combined hp 175 hp @ 6000 rpm 240 hp @ 6550 rpm 263 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque
166 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
TBD ft-lb 172 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm 223 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm 249 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission 6-speed automatic transmission -inc: Autostick, tip start
Aisin Powersplit E-CVT automatic transmission 6-speed manual transmission 6-speed automatic transmission -inc: SelectShift 6-speed automatic transmission 6-speed automatic transmission -inc: SelectShift, H-Gate
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Hybrid Gasoline Flex Fuel
Fuel Consumption: City
9.9 - 11.0 L/100 km
4.6 - 12.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.4 - 6.8 L/100 km
5.4 - 8.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.4 - 11.0 L/100 km
4.6 - 12.3 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
64.0 L
62.5 - 66.2 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
963 - 1,016 mm
983 mm
Front Leg Room
1,077 mm
1,074 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,430 mm
1,458 mm
Rear Head Room
973 mm
960 mm
Rear Leg Room
919 mm
932 - 942 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,422 mm
1,435 mm
Trunk Volume
382 L
334 - 467 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,766 mm
2,728 mm
Length, Overall
4,892 mm
4,841 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,849 mm
1,834 mm
Height, Overall
1,483 mm
1,443 - 1,445 mm
Min Ground Clearance
132 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,542 - 1,636 kg
1,490 - 1,725 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/55R17 P225/50R18
P225/50VR17 P205/60VR16 P225/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
P225/55R17 P225/50R18
P225/50VR17 P205/60VR16 P225/45VR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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