Dodge Avenger vs Ford Fusion Handling Comparison

The Dodge Avenger offers a stylish and muscular body, a rarity found in the crowded sedan segment. Considering its affordable price, its handling is extremely solid, and that solidity translates into a quiet cabin, very good suspension isolation, and accurate steering inputs and response. The 3.5-liter V6 engine in the R/T version we spent the most time in was smooth, quiet, powerful and responsive, and is equipped with a drive-by-wire electronic throttle that enhances smoothness. At a rating of 235 horsepower, this engine is well below the state of the art in power production for 3.5-liter V6s, but the ultra-smooth six-speed transmission’s ratios help the car to feel light and sprightly. Its fuel economy is EPA-rated at 16 mpg City and 27 mpg Highway. One vehicle the Dodge Avenger goes head to head with is the 2010 Ford Fusion, found at most Ford dealers. Power delivery in the Fusion Hybrid is smooth and progressive, exhibiting none of the artificially sudden throttle response of its Asian competitors. IA Ford dealers speak highly of the Fusion’s  handling and on-road dynamics are exemplary. Because its handling is alert and agile, more so in some respects than Accord’s or Camry’s, it will respond accurately to driver inputs in an emergency. Four-wheel disc brakes, made more effective with standard ABS, provide forceful, easily modulated stopping power. Overall, the Avenger offers a very good combination of ride smoothness, control of body roll in corners, straight-ahead stability, and willingness to turn when asked. It rides smoothly, it’s quiet over the road, and it has relatively sporty handling.