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FishOnOne
Nomad
Feb 18, 2019

Ram and Chevy MPG Test Part 2

Test run ~100 miles with very little wind. Obviously this is not a comparison since these trucks are not similar.

Ram: 16.8 mpg (5.7 E-Torque Rebel)
Chevy: 24.2 mpg (2.7 Turbo)

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Noteworthy:
The Ram was previously tested by TFL making significant understated fuel economy performance, but was assumed the engine wasn't broken in.

The Chevy was previously tested by Car and Driver again making significant understated fuel economy and was actually worse than the 5.3.
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  • otrfun's avatar
    otrfun
    Explorer II
    Feb 19, 2019
    Did he say the testing was done in CO? Depending on where in CO elevation may have worked against the naturally-aspirated Hemi.
  • ROBERTSUNRUS's avatar
    ROBERTSUNRUS
    Explorer
    Feb 19, 2019
    :) Hi, I didn't watch this video yet, but I will. I read somewhere that the Chevy gets it's best gas mileage at 48 MPH. Who drives their truck at 48 MPH?
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Feb 19, 2019
    BobsYourUncle wrote:
    Maybe the Ram was towing the Chevy......


    No, the RAM driver encountered a 'F'ound 'O'n 'R'oad 'D'ead vehicle and put it under tow.
  • FishOnOne's avatar
    FishOnOne
    Nomad
    Feb 19, 2019
    ROBERTSUNRUS wrote:
    :) Who drives their truck at 48 MPH?


    Easy answer.... Chris (Me Again)
  • Grit_dog's avatar
    Grit_dog
    Navigator
    Feb 19, 2019
    Jeez. Maybe they should have tested a Prius against a new 7.3 F350 for a more apples to apples comparison! Smh
  • FishOnOne's avatar
    FishOnOne
    Nomad
    Feb 19, 2019
    Grit dog wrote:
    Jeez. Maybe they should have tested a Prius against a new 7.3 F350 for a more apples to apples comparison! Smh


    This test wasn't a comparison but a test to see if their actual mpg improved to be more in line with their rated fuel economy.

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