MotorTrend Tests the 1500's

Hybridhunter wrote:

APT wrote:
I wonder what the acceleration of the base model V6's are with the same 7000 pound trailer? The Chevy 5.3L with 115 more hp than the Ecodiesel is very close 0-40mph towing and only 0.2s slower over a quarter mile. I suspect your lesser torque 300hp V6 won't fare too well.

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I suppose if you cherry pick numbers, there may be a point there. If you look at the whole picture, cost included, there was one clear winner.
I have no need to defend what I drive, it is what it is. But it is not a 6000# boat anchor either.

Is 0-60 in 6.9 seconds in my 5000# AWD touareg with a V 6 3.0 liter diesel and 240 HP with 406 ft lbs of torque too slow for you? Diesels don't have to be slow. Fact is, I never, in a million years will use that feature. What I do use, when without the trailer is the 60 to 80 mph passing feature. And I can assure you, a turbo diesel in that situation kicks butt without making a fanfare or ruckus in doing so.