Dodge Avenger 2.4 Petrol Auto

Markphil
Markphil Forum Participant Posts: 24
edited July 2017 in Towcars & Towing #1

Hi, currently use my partner's diesel Sportage to tow our Lunar Quasar EB 1350kg MTPLM.  I have diesel car but no tow bar, been thinking off getting petrol.  Seen this car, pulling weight is fine, just the torque is a tad low 162 lbs ft.  Would I struggle?

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  • Runrig
    Runrig Forum Participant Posts: 186
    edited July 2017 #2

    Struggle !

    It might have kerb weight on it's side, but suspect it's towing capacity will be mediocre if not non-existent. It's weak engine is mated to an ancient CVT gearbox. How on earth do they manage to get just 167hp/162 lbs/ft from a 2.4 litre. 

    Stick with the Sportage

     

     

  • tigerfish
    tigerfish Forum Participant Posts: 1,362
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    edited July 2017 #3

    I agree with Runrig.  Always go for the maximum Torque you can get. Be assured that when things go wrong, and they do go wrong occasionally, you will appreciate the difference. I tow with about 300 lbs/ft of Torque.  I also recommend a Torque Converter Gearbox rather than a CVT type.

    TF

  • Markphil
    Markphil Forum Participant Posts: 24
    edited July 2017 #4

    Thanks guys.

  • Markphil
    Markphil Forum Participant Posts: 24
    edited July 2017 #5

    Seems Saab sportwagon 2ltr auto petrol is good on torque. 221 ft lb. 85% =1347kg

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