Ward's Best Engines 2014

l001952119 wrote:

ib516 wrote:
Tow vehicle engines are in bold...

Audi S5 3.0-liter TFSI supercharged DOHC V-6
BMW 535d 3.0-liter turbo-diesel DOHC inIine-six-cylinder
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 6.2-liter OHV V-8 (same engine as Chevy Silverado 1500)
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0-liter turbo-diesel DOHC inline-four-cylinder
Fiat 500e 83-kilowatt electric motor
Ford Fiesta 1.0-liter turbocharged DOHC inline-three-cylinder
Honda Accord 3.5-liter SOHC V-6
Porsche Cayman 2.7-liter DOHC H-6 boxer
Ram 1500 3.0-liter turbo-diesel DOHC V-6
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8-liter turbocharged DOHC inline-four-cylinder

On the 3.0L Diesel in the RAM 1500, they commented:

"The 3.0L V-6, sourced from Fiat-owned VM Motori in Italy for the Ram 1500, is the first modern light-duty diesel engine for a fullsize pickup. The engine also appears in the new Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV.

Ideally mated with a smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission, the 3.0L turbodiesel goes about its business with little effort or humdrum and propels the 6,000-lb. (2,722-kg) truck with ease.

Some WardsAuto editors achieved better than 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) in mixed driving, which is remarkable in a truck this large. Count on the Ram 1500 to deliver even better fuel economy during steady highway driving. The EPA numbers are not yet available for the Ram diesel."

Thank you for the information. I ordered a 6.2 engine in a 1500 Silverado. It is scheduled for assembly this Monday. Probably a real gas guzzler (not yet rated) but I will make it up the hill! Also ordered the Max Trailering package with a tow rating of 12,000 pounds!