Dodge Avenger vs. Toyota Corolla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Dodge Avenger and Toyota Corolla 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 Dodge Avenger and the Toyota Corolla.
When comparing the Dodge Avenger's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, 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. The Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Dodge Avenger's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Dodge Avenger is a better car than the Toyota Corolla.
Pricing: A used 2014 Dodge Avenger ranges from $4,598 to $13,998 while a used 2014 Toyota Corolla is priced between $8,493 to $16,994.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Dodge Avenger’s base engine makes 173 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla base engine makes 132 horsepower. The Avenger is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 507 miles. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles.This gives the Toyota Corolla the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Avenger the advantage in maximum range. 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 cargo space. The Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Corolla has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
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
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$16,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$17,751
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,695 - $19,995
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:
105
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
123,186
# Good or Great Deals:
34
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,658
Price Range:
$8,493 - $16,994
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$10,695
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$8,222 - $13,554
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
421
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
119,102
# Good or Great Deals:
158
Dodge Avenger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
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%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.6
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:
20.9%
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
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.1 - 10.6
Dodge Avenger Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Corolla Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 43Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 24Ranking
20 out of / 43Ranking
20 out of / 43Ranking
26 out of / 43Ranking
35 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Dodge Avenger Trim Levels
R/T, SE, SE V6, SXT
Toyota Corolla Trim Levels
L, LE, LE Eco, LE Eco Plus, LE Eco Premium, LE Plus, LE Premium, S, S Plus, S Premium
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 / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years / 25000 miles
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 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
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
132 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
128 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
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
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):
28 / 37 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 488 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
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
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Satellite radio:
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
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
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:
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
13 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
97.5 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2800 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
57.3 inches
Length:
182.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P225/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Clear Coat
Blue
Blue Streak Pearl Coat / True Blue Pearl Coat
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
Red
Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat / Redline 2 Coat Pearl
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Not available
Gray
Slate Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Light Front Beige
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Steel Grey
