Chevrolet Cruze vs. Dodge Avenger
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Cruze and Dodge Avenger contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Cruze and the Dodge Avenger.
When we compare the Chevrolet Cruze's and the Dodge Avenger's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Cruze has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Dodge Avenger has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Cruze's and the Dodge Avenger's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Avenger is a better car than the Chevrolet Cruze.
Pricing: A used 2014 Chevrolet Cruze ranges from $4,998 to $13,493 while a used 2014 Dodge Avenger is priced between $4,598 to $13,998.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Cruze’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the Dodge Avenger base engine makes 173 horsepower. The Cruze is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. The Avenger is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 507 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Cruze the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Dodge Avenger. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Dodge Avenger has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Chevrolet Cruze has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Cruze has an average safety rating of 4.51 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,520
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$17,751
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,695 - $19,995
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,595
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$23,263
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$20,295 - $35,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,790
Price Range:
$4,998 - $13,493
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$10,695
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$8,222 - $13,554
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
826
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
112,200
# Good or Great Deals:
283
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,608
Price Range:
$4,598 - $13,998
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$11,122
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$8,608 - $13,988
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
109
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
121,486
# Good or Great Deals:
35
Chevrolet Cruze Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Dodge Avenger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Cruze
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
0.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
0.1 - 3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Dodge Avenger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.1 - 3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.1 - 10.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
6.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.1 - 16.6
Chevrolet Cruze Rankings
Ranking
22 out of / 43Ranking
25 out of / 43Ranking
25 out of / 43Ranking
42 out of / 43Dodge Avenger Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Chevrolet Cruze Trim Levels
1LT Auto, 1LT Manual, 2LT Auto, 2LT Manual, Diesel, ECO Auto, ECO Manual, LS Auto, LS Manual, LT Fleet, LTZ Auto
Dodge Avenger Trim Levels
R/T, SE, SE V6, SXT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.51 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
125 foot-lbs @ 3800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
173 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
166 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 36 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 562 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 30 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
355 / 507 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3084 lbs
Width:
70.7 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
181 inches
Wheelbase:
105.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3400 lbs
Width:
81.3 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
192.6 inches
Wheelbase:
108.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/55R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Champagne Silver Metallic
Black
Black Granite Metallic
Blue
Atlantis Blue Metallic / Blue Ray Metallic
Gray
Tungsten Metallic
Green
Rainforest Green Metallic
Red
Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Blue Streak Pearl Coat / True Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Green
Not available
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat / Redline 2 Coat Pearl
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black/Titanium
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Light Front Beige
