The Dodge Avenger, a mid-sized sedan, served as a key player in Dodge's lineup from 2008 to 2014, offering a blend of practicality and performance before being replaced by the Chrysler 200.
Performance evolved significantly during its production run, starting with a 2.4L DOHC 16-valve engine producing 172 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque in 2008.
By 2014, the Avenger reached its peak with a 3.6L V6 engine delivering 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Front-wheel drive was standard, with all-wheel drive available on select trims, showcasing its versatility.
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Dodge Avenger sedan: 2007-2014
The 2007-2014 Dodge Avenger offered a range of engine configurations, starting with a 2.4L DOHC Dual VVT I4 producing 172 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque, and culminating in the 3.6L Pentastar V6 delivering 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.
Transmission options included a 4-speed automatic and a 6-speed automatic (with AutoStick in select models), while drivetrain choices were limited to front-wheel drive after the discontinuation of all-wheel drive in 2010.
A key innovation for this generation was the introduction of the 3.6L Pentastar V6 in 2011, significantly enhancing performance and efficiency.
2014 Dodge Avenger Horsepower
The Dodge Avenger is equipped with two engine options: a 2.4L DOHC 16V Dual VVT I4 producing 173 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.6L 24V VVT V6 generating 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.
Power is transmitted through either a 4-speed automatic or a 6-speed automatic transmission, with a front-wheel-drive configuration standard across both engine types.
2014 Dodge Avenger Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SXT Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC 16V DUAL VVT | 4 Spd Auto Vlp | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC 16V DUAL VVT | 4 Spd Auto Vlp | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| R/T Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | 24V VVT | 6 Spd Auto (62Te) | FWD |
283 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
260 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2013 Dodge Avenger Horsepower
The Dodge Avenger offers a horsepower range from 173 hp with the 2.4L DOHC Dual VVT 16-valve inline-4 engine to 283 hp with the 3.6L VVT Flex-Fuel 24-valve V6 engine.
Torque output varies from 166 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 260 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.
Both engine configurations are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and feature a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.
2013 Dodge Avenger Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SXT Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto W/Autostick | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| R/T Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VVT FLEX-FUEL 24-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto W/Autostick | FWD |
283 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
260 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2012 Dodge Avenger Horsepower
The 2012 Dodge Avenger offers a horsepower range from 173 hp with the 2.4L DOHC Dual VVT 16-Valve engine to 283 hp with the 3.6L VVT Flex-Fuel 24-Valve engine.
Torque output varies from 166 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 260 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.
The vehicle is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission with Autostick and features a front-wheel-drive configuration.
2012 Dodge Avenger Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SXT Plus Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VVT FLEX-FUEL 24-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto W/Autostick | FWD |
283 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
260 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| R/T Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VVT FLEX-FUEL 24-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto W/Autostick | FWD |
283 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
260 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| Lux Sedan |
2.4L | I4 |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| SXT Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto W/Autostick | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2011 Dodge Avenger Horsepower
The 2011 Dodge Avenger offers a horsepower range from 173 hp with a 2.4L DOHC Dual VVT 16-valve engine to 283 hp with a 3.6L VVT Flex-Fuel 24-valve engine.
Torque output varies from 166 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 260 lb-ft with the 3.6L engine.
Both engine configurations are paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and feature a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.
2011 Dodge Avenger Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| Heat Sedan |
3.6L | V6 | VVT FLEX-FUEL 24-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto W/Autostick | FWD |
283 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
260 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| Mainstreet Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto W/Autostick | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| Lux Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 6 Spd Auto W/Autostick | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| Express Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2010 Dodge Avenger Horsepower
The 2010 Dodge Avenger is equipped with a 2.4L DOHC Dual VVT 16-valve engine, producing a consistent output of 173 horsepower and 166 lb-ft of torque.
This model features a front-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
2010 Dodge Avenger Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SXT Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| R/T 3.5 Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| R/T 2.7 Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| SXT Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| R/T Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| Express Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2009 Dodge Avenger Horsepower
The Dodge Avenger offers a horsepower range from 173 hp with the 2.4L DOHC Dual VVT 16-Valve engine to 235 hp with the 3.5L MPI 24-Valve HO engine.
Torque output varies from 166 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 232 lb-ft with the 3.5L engine.
The vehicle features front-wheel drive and is equipped with either a 4-speed automatic or a 6-speed automatic transmission, depending on the engine configuration.
2009 Dodge Avenger Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SXT Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| R/T 3.5 Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | MPI 24-VALVE HO | 6 Spd Auto | FWD |
235 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
232 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| R/T 2.7 Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| SXT Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2009 Dodge Avenger Horsepower And Torque Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| R/T Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
166 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
2008 Dodge Avenger Horsepower
The Dodge Avenger is equipped with two engine options: a 2.4L DOHC Dual VVT 16-Valve engine producing 172 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.5L MPI 24-Valve HO engine generating 235 hp and 232 lb-ft of torque.
The vehicle features an all-wheel drive (AWD) configuration and is paired with either a 4-speed automatic or a 6-speed automatic transmission with Autostick.
2008 Dodge Avenger Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| SXT Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
172 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
172 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| R/T Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | MPI 24-VALVE HO | 6 Spd Auto W/Autostick | AWD |
235 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
232 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| R/T Sedan |
3.5L | V6 | MPI 24-VALVE HO | 6 Spd Auto W/Autostick | FWD |
235 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
232 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
| SXT Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
172 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
| SE Sedan |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC DUAL VVT 16-VALVE | 4 Spd Auto | FWD |
172 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm |
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