2013 Dodge Avenger
CANADIAN SPECIFICATIONS

All dimensions are in millimetres (inches) unless otherwise noted. 
All dimensions are measured at curb weight with standard wheels and tires unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: Information shown is correct at time of publication and is subject to change. 

General Information		
Vehicle Type	Four-door sedan	
Assembly Plant	Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.A.	
EnerGuide Vehicle Class	Mid-size Sedan	
Introduction Date	December 2008	

ENGINE: 2.4-LITRE GASOLINE DOHC 16-VALVE DUAL VVT SMPI I-4	
Availability	Standard on Avenger CVP, SXT	
Type and Description	Four cylinders in-line, tuned intake manifold with electronic active charge motion control valves, dual counter-rotating balance shafts	
Displacement, cu. cm (cu. in.)	2360 (144)	
Bore x Stroke 	88 x 97 (3.46 x 3.82)	
Valve System	Chain-driven DOHC, 16 valves, electronically-controlled dual Variable-Valve Timing (VVT), direct-acting shimless mechanical bucket tappets	
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless	
Construction	High-pressure die-cast aluminum block with dry iron liners, cast-aluminum cylinder heads, cast-aluminum ladder frame, forged steel crankshaft	
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	
Power 	173 bhp @ 6,000 rpm	
Torque 	166 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm	
Max. Engine Speed (rpm)	6,500 rpm (electronically limited)	
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2	
Oil Capacity, L (qt.)	4.23 (4.5)	
Coolant Capacity, L (qt.)	6.8 (7.2)	
Emission Controls, g/km (g/mile) 	Single catalytic converter, dual heated oxygen sensors and engine features 
0.56 (0.9)	
2012 EnerGuide Fuel Economy
L/100 km (mpg) - City/Hwy	9.9 (29)/6.7 (42) – 4-speed 
ATX 10.5 (27)/6.4 (44) – 6-speed ATX	
		
ENGINE: 3.6-LITRE GASOLINE DOHC 24-VALVE SMPI VVT V6	
Availability	Optional on Avenger CVP and SXT models, Standard on SXT Plus and R/T	
Type and Description	60-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled, three-plenum intake manifold with electronically-controlled manifold tuning valve, short-runner valves and Variable Valve Timing	
Displacement, cu. cm 	3605	
Bore x Stroke 	96 x 83 (3.78 x 3.28)	
Valve System	DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, electronically controlled Variable Valve Timing, roller finger followers	
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multi-port, electronic	
Construction	High-pressure die-cast A380 aluminum block with iron liners and semi - permanent mould A319 aluminum heads	
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	
Power 	283 hp @ 6,400 rpm	
Torque 	260 lb.-ft.@ 4,400 rpm	
Max. Engine Speed (rpm)	6,800 rpm (electronically limited)	
Fuel Requirement	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 – acceptable	
Oil Capacity, L (qt.)	5.7 (6) with dry filter	
Coolant Capacity, L (qt.)	9.75 (10.3) pts	
Emission Controls 	Dual catalytic converter, four heated oxygen sensors, electronic EGR, and internal engine features	
2012 EnerGuide Fuel Economy
L/100 km (mpg) - City/Hwy	11.0 (26)/6.8 (42)	

TRANSAXLE: 40TES AUTOMATIC FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE	
Availability	Standard with Avenger CVP and SXT models	
Description	Four-speed overdrive, adaptive electronic control, electronically-modulated converter clutch	
Gear Ratios		
1ST 	2.842	
2ND	1.57	
3RD 	1.00	
4TH 	0.69	
Reverse	3.214	
Final Drive Ratio	3.91 with 2.4L engine	
Overall Top Gear	2.69 with 2.4L engine	
		
TRANSAXLE: 62TE AUTOMATIC SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE	
Availability	Optional on Avenger CVP and SXT models, Standard with SXT Plus and R/T	
Description	Six-speed, adaptive electronic control or Auto/StickTM driver-interactive manual control and electronically-modulated torque converter clutch	
Gear Ratios		
1ST 	4.127	
2ND	2.842	
3RD 	2.283	
4TH 	1.452	
5TH 	1.00	
6TH 	0.69	
Reverse	2.21	
Transfer Ratio	0.95	
Final Drive Ratio	3.16 w/ 3.6L engine, 3.43 w/ 2.4L engine	
Overall Top Gear	2.06 w/ 3.6L engine, 2.24 w/ 2.4L engine	

DRIVETRAIN	
Front-wheel Drive		
Availability	Standard with all engines

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES		
Wheelbase	2765 (108.9)	
Track, Front	1567 (61.7)	
Track, Rear	1594 (62.7)	
Overall Length	4892 (192.6)	
Overall Width	1850 (72.8) w/o side mirrors / 2064 (81.3) with side mirrors	
Overall Height	1483 (58.4) with P225/55R17	
Cd	0.328	
Fuel Tank Capacity, L (gal.)	64 (14) Standard and FFV	
		
Towing Capabilities, kg (lb.)		
2.4L Auto. Trans.	454 (1000)	
3.6L Auto. Trans.	454 (1000)	
		
Curb Weight, kg (lb.)		
2.4L I-4 Engine	Avenger CVP 1542 (3400)	
3.6L V6 Engine	Avenger SXT 1636 (3607)	

Accommodations		
Seating Capacity - F/R	2/3	
Total Interior Passenger Volume,
L (cu. ft.)	2837 (100.2)
	
Front		
Head Room w/o Sunroof	1017 (40.0)	
Head Room w/Sunroof	963 (37.9)	
Legroom	1077 (42.4)	
Shoulder Room	1431 (56.3)	
Hip Room	1336 (52.6)	
Seat Travel	260 (10.32)	
Front Compartment Volume, L (cu. ft.)	1565 (55.3)	
Rear 		
Head Room w/o Sunroof	972 (38.3)	
Legroom	919 (36.2)	
Shoulder Room	1422 (56.0)	
Hip Room	1341 (52.8)	
Knee Clearance	49 (2.0)	
Rear Compartment Volume L (cu. ft.)	1271 (44.9)	
Cargo		
Trunk Lift-over Height	774 (30.5) with P225/55R17	
Luggage Compartment Volume, L (cu. ft.)	382 (13.5)	

BODY/CHASSIS		
Layout	Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive	
Construction	Steel Unibody	
		
Suspension		
Front	Independent MacPherson strut, coil spring over gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar with isolated suspension cradle	
Rear	Multi-link independent with coil springs, link-type stabilizer bar, gas-charged shock absorbers and isolated rear suspension cradle	
		
STEERING		
Type	Power rack and pinion	
Overall Ratio	16.65:1	
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft./m)	11.1 (36.5) (17-in. wheels), 11.4 (37.7) (18-in. wheels)	
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	2.98 (17-in. wheels), 2.89 (18-in. wheels)	
		
BRAKES		
Availability	Standard on Avenger CVP, SXT, SXT Plus and R/T models	
Power-assist Type, in. (mm)	8 x 9 (204 x 230) tandem-diaphragm vacuum	
Front		
Size and Type, in. (mm)	11.5 x 1.0 (294 x 26) vented rotors with 2.2 (57.0) single-piston floating caliper	
Swept Area (Total Front), sq. cm (sq. in)	1442 (223.5)	
Rear		
Size and Type in. (mm)	10.3 x 0.4 (262 x 10) solid rotor with 1.4 (35.0) single-piston floating caliper	
Swept Area (Total Rear), sq. cm (sq. in.)	895 (138.6)	
Parking Brake Type	Drum-in-hat	
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)	Standard	
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Standard	
Traction Control	Standard	
Brake Assist	Standard	
		
WHEELS		
Availability	Standard on Avenger CVP model	
Type and Material	Steel wheel with wheel cover, Sparkle Silver	
Size (in.)	17 x 6.5	
		
Availability	Available on Avenger CVP model	
Type and Material	Cast aluminum	
Size (in.)	17 x 6.5	
		
Availability	Standard on Avenger SXT and SXT Plus models	
Type and Material	Cast-aluminum, Sparkle Silver	
Size (in.)	18 x 7.0	

Availability	Available on Avenger SXT and SXT Plus	
Type and Material	Chrome-Clad aluminum	
Size (in.)	18 x 7.0	
		
Availability	Standard on Avenger R/T	
Type and Material	Aluminum, Rallye Design	
Size (in.)	18 x 7.0	
		
TIRES		
Availability	Standard on Avenger SXT, SXT Plus and R/T models	
Size and type	P225/50R18, All-season Touring	
Mfr. and model	Goodyear Eagle LS-2	
Revs per km (mile)	1250 (777)	
		
Availability	Standard on Avenger CVP models	
Size and type	P225/55R17, All-season Touring	
Mfr. and model	Continental ProContact Touring	
Revs per km (mile)	1263 (779)	

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