Chevrolet Cavalier vs. Dodge Avenger
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Highlights
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$10,325
Starting MSRP
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$20,595
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Gas L4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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140 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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140 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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173 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.2L/134
Displacement
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2.4 L/144
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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150 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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166 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas L4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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20 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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9.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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14 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P195/70R14
Rear Tire Size
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P225/55HR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P195/70R14
Front Tire Size
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P225/55HR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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T115/70D14
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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14 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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14 x 6 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Trailing Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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15
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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50 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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104 in
Wheelbase
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109 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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26 in
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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53 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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181 in
Length, Overall
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193 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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33 in
Second Leg Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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50 in
Second Hip Room
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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13 ft³
Trunk Volume
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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87 ft³
Passenger Volume
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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56 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,617 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,400 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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Safety
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Electrical
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105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.2 x 0.79 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier or the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
The 2014 Dodge Avenger is more reliable than the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2014 Avenger versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2005 Cavalier.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier or the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
The 2014 Dodge Avenger is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier with 22 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier or the 2014 Dodge Avenger?
The 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier is cheaper than the 2014 Dodge Avenger with a $10,325 starting MSRP versus a $20,595 starting MSRP.
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