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) Link Note...
Forum Discussion
mich800 wrote:ib516 wrote:
Sort of.
The numbers Ram quote on the window sticker they slap on the Rebel for the EPA mpg are for a Ram 1500 4x4, Hemi, E-Torque, crew cab, short bed.
What Ram doesn't do (but should) is test a Rebel model specifically and give it it's own EPA mpg rating like Chevy does with the Trail Boss, which gets a lower mpg rating than a regular Chevy 4x4.
The Rebel is lifted, has no chin spoiler, and has off road tires. I bet it gets 2-3 mpg less than the same powertrain in the same cab and bed configuration in a "normal" Ram 1500 4x4, and even less than one equipped with the "lowering at highway speed" air suspension.
I am also questioning the etorque as a fuel saver. I have not noticed any seat of the pants improvement in power or mpg. It is much smoother on the restart for stop/start.
I agree... the improvement is probably mostly aimed at the stop/start process. Having said that I wouldn't pay for this option and would apply that money towards other features.
