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Top 10 Cars That Look Fast but Are Secretly Slower Than a Minivan

10. Dodge Avenger (Sport Trim)

10. Dodge Avenger (Sport Trim)
Dodge Avenger: Bold styling masks modest performance with a 173-horsepower engine and leisurely acceleration.

With aggressive styling cues including bold front grilles, sporty wheels, and a low, athletic stance, the Dodge Avenger’s sport-oriented trim appeared eager for action.
Yet beneath this assertive exterior, the Avenger’s performance failed to match its sporty aesthetics, featuring a modest 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produced just 173 horsepower.
Accelerating from zero to 60 mph took around nine seconds, a pace far more leisurely than its muscular appearance suggested.
Surprisingly, this meant the Avenger’s sporty trim could routinely find itself outpaced by common minivans, vehicles rarely associated with speed or aggressive driving dynamics.

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