Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2008 DodgeAvenger

Midsize Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · 3.5 L 6-cyl

19MPGcombined

16city

26highway

A year of fuel$3,550

CO₂ from the tailpipe467.7 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 2,730 dodge cars

Combined MPG 19 MPGbest 34 · avg 17

Annual fuel cost $3,550best $800 · avg $4,208

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2008 Dodge Avenger is a front-wheel-drive midsize gasoline car with a 3.5 L six-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. Its official EPA fuel economy is 16 MPG in city driving, 26 MPG on the highway and 19 MPG combined. The EPA lists annual fuel cost at $3,550 and tailpipe CO2 at 467.74 grams per mile. For shoppers comparing fuel use, the city, highway and combined ratings show how the listed figures differ by driving setting, while the annual cost offers another point to consider. The model year is 2008, and Avenger is both the listed model and base model. Its EPA class is Midsize Cars. The official listing is at https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/24044.shtml.

Who it is for

It may suit shoppers considering a front-wheel-drive midsize car with a six-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. Its fuel economy and EPA annual fuel cost can help buyers assess running costs.

What is good

26 MPG highway.
Front-wheel drive.
Six-speed automatic transmission.
Midsize car classification.

What to know first

16 MPG city.
19 MPG combined.
EPA annual fuel cost is $3,550.
Tailpipe CO2 is 467.74 g/mile.

Verdict

The Avenger combines a 3.5 L six-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic. Its 19 MPG combined rating and $3,550 EPA annual fuel cost are relevant figures for buyers comparing fuel use.