2004 Dodge Stratus Review Summary & Specs
SXT Sedan
Distinctive styling at affordable prices.
Summary & Specs
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Coupe or sedan, the Dodge Stratus is sporty and fun to drive. Throaty V6 engines deliver strong acceleration performance and cockpit-like interiors give them a muscle-car sports appeal.
Stratus coupes are a bit more refined than the sedan models, but these cars do not offer the levels of refinement found in the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Also, rear-seat accommodations lack comfort and roominess.
Dodge Stratus offers attractive pricing, however, and big cash rebates and other incentives are available.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Midsize Cars |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup |
Dodge Stratus Coupe SE ($19,210); Coupe R/T ($22,055); Sedan SE ($18,325); Sedan SXT ($19,390); Sedan ES ($21,835); R/T ($22,370) |
| Engines (standard) |
2.4-liter dohc 16v inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4; 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6; 2.4-liter sohc 16-valve inline-4; 3.0-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
4-speed automatic; 5-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual front airbags, side-impact door beams, 3-point front seatbelts with adjustable anchors, rear seat ISOFIX child restraint anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), traction control, side-impact airbags |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Sterling Heights, Michigan; Bloomington/Normal, Illinois |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-4ADODGE |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.4Adodge.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$18,325 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Dodge Stratus SXT sedan ($19,390) |
| Standard Equipment |
air conditioning, dual power mirrors, full instrumentation with tachometer, cloth-covered bucket seats, AM/FM/CD with changer control and four speakers, power windows with driver's one-touch down, power door locks, remote keyless entry, tilt steering column, speed control, dual visor vanity mirrors, front and rear floor mats, remote illuminated entry, rear-window defroster, 16-inch cast aluminum wheels with P205/60TR17 tires |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
none |
| Destination Charge |
625 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$20,015 |
| Horse Power |
150 @ 5500 |
| Torque |
160 @ 4200 |
| Fuel Economy |
22/30 |
| Wheelbase |
108 |
| Length/Width/Height |
191.2/70.6/54.9 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
36.8 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.6/52.5/42.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
35.8/53.1/38.1 |
| Trunk Volume |
|
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
16 |
| Front Suspension |
independent |
| Rear Suspension |
independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
3182 |
| Stock Tires |
P205/60TR16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity |
16 |