2000 Dodge Avenger Base
The 2000 Dodge Avenger Base is a 163-hp 2.5-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic. It starts at $19,595 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 163 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 170 lb-ft of torque at 4350 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Avenger measures 190.2 inches long on a 103.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,137 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,595 ($36,982 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 163 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft @ 4350 rpm |
| Injection Type | Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 2.84 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.57 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.69 |
| Reverse | 2.21 |
| Final Drive | 3.91 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 15.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone, w/Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone, w/Coil Springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 0.75 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.60 in |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.0 x 0.9 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.4 x 0.4 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.0 in |
| Tires Front | P205/55HR16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/55HR16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.2 in |
| Width | 69.1 in |
| Height | 53 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in |
| Front Track | 59.4 in |
| Rear Track | 59.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,137 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars