2017 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel HD
With Ford expected to add a diesel and ten-speed to their aluminum-bodied F-150s for 2017, Ram engineers are working hard — likely focusing on many different bottlenecks, rather than a single technolo...
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ShinerBock wrote:
I compared two models with roughly the same weight(diesel Colorado still being heavier by 57 lbs) and both with street tires. That is more apples to apples than comparing a truck with street tires and no heavy optional equipment to one with heavy and aggressive mud tires and heavy optional off road equipment. So who is deliberately being deceiving?
2.8L
2.5L and 3.6LHybridhunter wrote:
So no, they are not similar in performance or price.
I never said anything about price although neither is the Ecodiesel versus the other Ram engines. I also said very clearly that it "out tows its gas counterparts" which it does. Check GM's website. It is rated to tow more than both of the two gasoline engines offered.
The diesel adds 440# according to GM, so picking (gas&diesel) trucks that weigh similar to compare means picking substatialy different trucks.
Look, we can agree the Colorado is one of the best smaller trucks (in my opinion, the best). The numbers don't lie, if you want the cheapest, fastest, most capable truck at the best price, the V6 wins. If you want a more relaxed, quiet drive, and speed is not top priority, the diesel is the pricey option that will make your day.
In my opinion, another 40hp for this truck and it would be a whole lot better.
