Which Engine Is Best In A Ram Truck? Let's Find Out!
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Today I do an engine comparison with the 2023 Ram 1500. This is a comparison with a 2023 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi V8, 2023 Ram 1500 3.0L Eco-Diesel, and 2023 Ram 1500 3.6L V6!
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The 5.7 is best
I work for a Ram dealer and have driven all power trains many times.
The V6 is for the person who doesn’t care and doesn’t tow but wants a truck. Towing with this engine works but it’s revving high the whole time. The hemi is the best overall option but mpg is painful. It’s the best choice for short distance driving. The 3rd gen eco diesel is a wonderful power train if you ride the torque curve and don’t expect the acceleration of the V8. Mpg on our 2 wheel drive parts delivery truck has a lifetime average of 27 on almost 80% highway driving. I usually just use work trucks if I need one but recently I bought an eco diesel when we were down to our last 2022 Big Horn. Ram stopped letting us order that motor. I have added the Banks Derringer and now I have the responsiveness of the V8 with way better fuel economy and torque more like our Cummins diesels on our 2500 and 3500 trucks. I’m living the dream.
Thats right, i have a 2023 Classic Warlock quad cab with the 3.6, it has the tow package but it doesnt see any use for that. Actually a Nissan Frontier had 310 hp and more towing capacity that my warlock but i wont be selling mine and take a big depreciation on the 1st year for a Frontier SL or Pro 4X
I hardly tow but I fill the bed pretty well a couple times a year. Otherwise it’s just my daily driver. The v6 is perfectly fine. Super quiet and smooth. Everyone complains about the lack of power but GMs legendary 5.3 truck engine made similar power and it was good enough to keep in their trucks all throughout the early 2000s.
Got my 2022 RAM Limited Longhorn with the e-torque V8. Love it and love the sound of a V8.
The etourqe is optional in the V8 and standard on the 5 gen V6. If you dont want the V6 etourqe, you will have to buy the classic. I have the V6 etourqe and am very satisfied with it so far.
I have had 3 Ram 1500s with Hemi engines in the last 5 years. I currently have a 2017 Ram 4x4 with a Hemi with Eco Mode (or whatever they call it). I have really loved every one of them, but 2 weeks ago, my Hemi blew up with 100,600 miles on it. I didn't even have the Hemi Tick. I had the dealer put in a Remanufactured Hemi with a 3 year 100,00 mile warranty. No doubt, I will get rid of it in about 2 years.
The 6 cylinder has more off the line then the 5,7 hemi I have owned both .the 6 gets great mpg.
Awesome video keep up with a great work and be safe out there.
the V 6 is a great motor, and wil get better M P G if you drive it right
you can get 25 MPG highway at lower speeds like 65 mph , and the cost different saves you big bucks
Yes. This is the point. Many people live in states where only a fee roads are 70 max at 60 to 65 the pentastar will destroy the other engines. It isn't even close.
I have a '17 Limited with the 5.7 Hemi, no etorch, and it's been great so far.
I had a 2019 1500 Laramie 5.7 without etorgue then traded it for a 2021 1500 5.7 without etorgue Laramie night edition and loved them both
I have a 2020 RAM REBEL with the 3.92:1 Axle, and it is a powerhouse! I love it. Very smooth and quiet as well. I pull a 27 ft Travel Trailer, and it pulls very well!
Biggest downfall of the ecodiesel is emission of emissions isn’t a big deal in your area. Get the eco diesel and delete the emissions you won’t regret it. They are a far better and more reliable truck that ways
Kinda wish ram tried a 4.8 v8 pentastar. I think it would rip and be fuel efficient.
Love Your Video Reviews and I have been watching them for quite some time! I got a 2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn with the Hemi 5.7L V8 (No E-Torque)! Absolutely NO COMPLAINTS, and NO PROBLEMS - even at 70,000 miles! I will take my Hemi over that V6 and Diesel ANY DAY OF THE WEEK. Nothing compares to that SOUND when you STEP ON THE GAS, and I am still getting around 19-20 mpg on the Highway😉!
I like the 5.7Etourqe. You convinced me to not get the 3.6 for my towinig tasks. Altough I loved that motor in my Challenger.
I will be towing a 20 to 25 foot travel trailer in the rockies and will be pushing the 5.7 engine to its max use.
The v6 can tow it. It just can't do it every day.
I love my 21’ Limited EcoD!!
From what i read and heard the eco-D is a lemon for reliability and longevity!
good segment. Ram has always been ahead of the others in terms of comfort. I've had a late 90's Ram 1500, a 2000 Ram 2500 5.9 6 speed which was a brute, a 2014 Ram Sport 5.7 Hemi auto and now a 2022 Ram Rebel 1500 Echo-diesel. of those.....i loved them all. they were all solid trucks. i think i like my Echo-diesel the best because it was likely my last truck so i special ordered it and got everything on it that i wanted to include the 33 gallon fuel tank for extended range. it topped out at around $79000 off the lot. I only get about 21 mpg around town and maybe 23-25 if going on a long or extended trip. i think its the difference in the tires. The Rebel comes with the off road tires verses the other models that have all season radials. My nephew has a 2021 Echo-diesel and he regularly gets 28 mpg but he has the all season radials. Fuel prices shot up after i got it in June. i was driving over 100 miles round trip to work each day in a 3.6 Wrangler and then a 3.6 Gladiator which got ok mileage but not great. other than the current cost of fuel and the crappy Uconnect radio which seems to have my SIRIUS radio stations drop off randomly, no complaints. thanks for the segment.
Except that 3.6 pentastar will have way less issues then the hemi. I’ve had 3 now and zero issues with the first two even pushing almost 400000km. Have a new Durango with the 3.6 now and gets great fuel mileage compared to the hemi I test drove for a few weeks
The ecodiesel by far is the better engine. Even with the cost of diesel being higher I can go further than the 5.7. It takes 2 tanks of gas to match the ecodiesel.
The 5.7 Hemi has come a long way in 20 years. With the 8 speed it just goes and they’re not super hard to mod or maintain in the Ram. Wished they’d keep it as some kind of variant (4.7 displacement with a turbo or hybrid setup) and just replace the 3.6 with the Hurricane.
I have personally had 3 different Rams, 1 of each of these engine options. All were 4th gen trucks, and I fully agree with these ratings Ben! I’m in my 2018 Hemi now and it’s my favorite vehicle I have ever owned.
Loving these everyday videos
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Wish I had them back in 2008
A friend sells Dodge products in the Seattle area. He just took a 2022 Ram 1500 in on a trade. MSRP was $70k and they're selling it with 1500 miles for $57k. The reality is that the first owner probably paid $77K or more with tax, license and fees and those 1500 miles cost him at least $20,000. That's an enormous loss.... it really highlights the issues with paying top dollar for vehicles new off the lot.
I got 2022 limited, brand new, for $18k lower than msrp, dealer and factory 4x4 discounts. Would never buy it for full price, not worth it.
While preowned used, 2 year old limiteds, selling for higher than i paid new. Redicilous
If the guy didn’t get at least $10k or $12k off MSRP when he bought it then he’s an idiot.
$18,000 off is a bit of a stretch.
Sounds like a “my fish is this big story”. You can get some great deals buying last years model new but our dealership has never sold one for $18k off since the mortgage crisis where we had to purge stale inventory.
@@jamespaul1835 well.... thats what you think, only a story to you. i am in canada, toronto area. we had 9k country wide factory discount, 6k dealer weekend discount and 3k while closing the deal discount to close the deal, plus few freebies such as tinted windows, anf tanneau cover for the box, 4 years FREE oil changes and tire rotations. i was on the trip to dallas TX, when i decided to purchase a ram... called in about 10 dealers (when hitting the internet, didnt realize how many dodge ram dealers are in the 1 hour drive radious, lots). the bussy locations, were only offering the official country wide discounts and had no interest to negotiate anything. but locations 30-45 minutes drive from the core, were actually interested to close the deal, approaching end of the month. anyhow, 2 hours on the phone, made it happen for me. i was very particular in colour and trim i wanted, and got it. the only option i did not get was the panoramic sun roof. the tri colour white, i really wanted didnt have that option, but the tow package instead which i dont really need. no big deal.
Completely agree 👍💯
Great comparison Ben. It should help those that are considering engine choice in their new Ram 1500. I had the 3.6L in my Wrangler, and the little engine did everything I ask without a grumble. But with interstate driving it needed the high RPMs to keep the Jeep at speed. Uphill on the interstate it would hover around 3K up to 35K rpms. I considered the 3.6L for my '22 Ram 1500. However, I decided to go with the 5.7L, because the mpgs were close to the same and the weight of the Ram was much more than the Jeep. If I was just using my Ram around town the 3.6L would be fine, but on the highway in the Ram I would be afraid it would have to wring itself out to keep the speed up.
The v6 in the wrangler is detuned at 285hp and 260 torque. The v6 in the ram has 305 horsepower and 296 torque. That little bit makes up for the weight difference especially with a 3.55 rear end ratio. Either way the hemi is more fun but the v6 in the ram isn’t quite the dog it is in the wrangler. I’ve had all 3
My favorite is ecodiesel!
Ecodiesel... smooth, quiet power! Now that the price of diesel is down it makes more sense. I average 19-21 around town and 25-28 on the highway with 33" M/T tires.
I'd go with all three engines right now Ben.
I have the 24 hemi and I’ve had it for a month never been able to get over 15mpg ever highway or around town so not sure how they are getting those numbers.
Between the 5.7 and Eco which do you think has the better off-road performance? With all that torque at low speeds I feel like that’d put the Eco ahead of the 5.7 performance wise? Or am I off base here?
Sorry but the difference between the v6 classic and new ram dt is the etorque. I believe that makes a big difference in acceleration.
To bad you couldn't have the same truck for all 3 engines.
Love your reviews keep up the good work.
I 100% agree! I was super disappointed that he used a classic. The 3.6L e-torque engine spec's are slightly different and MPG is much different from what he quotes.
5.7 with a supercharger. So fun!!!
I had an Ecodiesel, you can't get anyone to work on it, nobody wants one traded into their dealership, so you are stuck with a piece of junk! The Hemi is a good solid engine and get fair fuel mileage! Several Ram have been bought back by the company, and if not, it takes 3-6 months to get a new engine put in on the Ecodiesel!
Getting a truck in a couple months, gonna trade in my 2018 grand Cherokee trail hawk it has a 5.7 V8 looking to get a ram 1500 bighorn with the 5.7 V8 since I’m used to that engine, and it’s also helps that most of the interior is pretty similar to the jeep I already have
IF they worked out the reliability issues with the Ecodiesel then that would be my pick... but I don't currently trust that engine.
if I could afford one it would be the hemi hands down.
The diesel is offered in a mid-sized truck, the Jeep Gladiator. It's a very fun truck to drive, and with the diesel the offroad capability is GREAT! Get one before they are gone!
No.
5.7 Hemi is the one I like .
My 3.6 average 22mpg (warlock 3.21 gears and 33 inch load range e) my 5.7 3.55 and stock tires got 14 mpg
My Ram Hemi from 93,000 miles to 189,000 miles: 1water pump, 1 cylinder head, 6 cams and 34 lifters
I bought a 2022 Laramie with the 5.7 e-torque and a buddy brought a 2022 Longhorn with the eco-diesel. He does get significantly better fuel mileage than my gas hemi.
But Ben is correct, factor the extra cost of the diesel at purchase and extra cost at the pump, it could take at least 3 years for the eco-diesel to become cheaper per mile. I will acknowledge the diesel engine should likely last longer all things equal.
I wanted one of the rapidly vanishing V-8's, and my Buddy prefers diesels due to his business. Really not a clear-cut winner between the two.
Wait as long as possible another 6 months can’t hurt
I would get a new truck but I just want a basic v8 no e torque they need to offer a basic v8 engine they would make more sales i would think. Also it would be nice to have a v8 that's not a hemi bring back the 360 or 440 big blocks.
I love the 5.7 liter Hemi. Nothing better. Not the e-torque though. I have a 2013 Ram Express with 5.7 liter 4x4. I have 135,000 miles and it still runs great. I do not look forward to the changes Ram is making in their trucks. I have no desire for a Electric Truck besides the mining that is happening around the world needed to make these big lithium battery banks for these vehicles is more damaging to the earth and people who live around these mines. I am going to miss the Hemi. Maybe the Cummins Hydrogen will be nice when they get the infrastructure in place.
I have a 2017 ecodiesel and love it. Filled in SLC and drove to Denver via I 70 over Vail pass and thru the Eisenhower tunnel and got 27.35 mpg. My next Ram truck will have the Cummins in it.
I’ve got myself the 3,6 because I could use e85 for 2 bucks a gallon 😊🙌
I thought the same thing but e85 burns faster than 87 so you really aren’t getting a deal.
@@dawsonreed8919 I'm getting 15.5 mpg on e85 vs 19 mpg on European 95 octane 😅 So for me, I'm still getting a good deal and taxes are lower thanks to e85 compatibility
I have the 3.6L in my current truck my next I'll go back to the 5.7L Hemi I had it before I'll get it again.
Funny I upgraded to the Hemi and I kinda miss the V6.
@@jdp3867daaaamn tell me more. I’m in between the 3.6 ram, hemi, or F150
@@georgehernandez1502 the V6 gets 3mpg more. The 3.6 gets better milage no matter how you drive. You can give the 3.6 some throttle and it still seems to get good economy. The Hemi CAN get decent mpg and I am getting 18.5 mpg currently. But you have to keep your foot out of the Hemi (which is hard to do😁) Also, you have to manipulate the throttle to keep the Hemi's MDS on where it runs on 4 cylinders to maximize the 8 cyl mpg.
This is sort of annoying to me as I would rather just drive the truck without thinking about it. My hemi is non etorque 2019. My 3.6 was a 2014. Both were 3.21 gears.
Hemi is noticably more powerful than the 3.6 but the 3.6 did fine overall. The Hemi felt stronger than the 2.7 Ford and the 2.7 Chevy I tested as well.
@@jdp3867good to know. Thanks for the insight bc I’m actually pretty convinced w/ the 2.7 and 3.5l ecoboost. Power trains. The ram 1500 3.6l is really nice inside. A bit outdated on the outside for the bighorn. I don’t plan on towing a lot, just occasionally . Ultimately seeking reliability
@@georgehernandez1502the v6 in the video is a classic. The new v6 rams look just like the white and blue ones he tested.
I have a 2022 Laramie 5.7 etorque. And although I would never opt for the V6, the EPA fuel-economy estimates are complete BS. I just did a 700 mile highway trip basically hypermiling and I was only able to get 16.7 MPG. In the city it sits anywhere between 10 and 13 depending on how bad the traffic was and how much AC I use.
I plan on ordering a bed cover because I hear that helps with fuel economy. We'll see what that does.
Back in August '23 I purchased a new (2023) RAM 1500 crew cab Bighorn with the etorque/5.7 Hemi 8 spd auto.
My mileage experience is different than yours.
My first fillup yielded 19 mpg combined (biased towards highway) and the second was 18.5 mpg with around the same bias. The onboard computer said it was averaging about 1 mpg more than actual (measured with actual fuel consumption at the gas pump).
Strict highway (not hypermiling) yielded 22 mpg.
My 3.6 etorque is getting 18.1 combined.
Had a 2009 Dodge Ram with the Hemi and after 189,000 miles the major damage has been 1 water pump, 1 cylinder head, total of 34 lifters and 6 camshafts. Had a lifetime warranty or I would have been broke. Couldn't recommend buying a Ram with the Hemi.
can some one tell me if Ram has a hybrid like Ford and the power and efficiency differences
6.2 hellcat has entered the chat 😊
And reminder you never get close to what the sticker says for fuel economy so it’s a myth saying the hemi and 3.6 get the same
unless its the eco i actually get more than what the sticker says
lol, The eco is not 5500 more than the hemi?
Hemi has a crap load of torque even for a gas engine. I had an 04 SLT crew cab long bed with helper bags and I would tow close to 12k the truck never broke a sweat
My first ram truck and real junk with so many recalls…….we got a letter to park the truck far away from the house for fire issue……..junk, junk, junk!
I agree the EcoDiesel and the Hemi are the best choices. Diesel for best fuel economy and Hemi for best power and speed. Don’t even bother with the gas 3.6, it doesn’t shine well in neither category.
So yall choose fun over REALIIBITY
It shines in reliability and fuel economy, although Ben says the 5.7 and 3.6 are basically the same the 3.6 will be better on fuel. The 3.6 is one thousand times more reliable than the 3.0l diesel, it’s funny to say but the 3.6 may also outlive the 5.7 in most cases.
I test drove the 5.7. I was really impressed with the power, and the quiet interior. I’m not a fan of the eco diesel. It just doesn’t have the performance for the cost vs savings. Even in the BigHorn you can get a very nicely equipped pickup. Keep up the great work, Ben!
So odd question Ben, I just got a 23 laramie with hemi etorque.. when do you really feel that power of the hemi? I do notice a little bit lag to start off. Is there a way around that? Or that the engine just trying to break itself in?!
I have a 2022 e-torque. Have you tried disabling the auto on/off function? That could be giving you a perceptible lag. Some people absolutely hate the feature, but I'm indifferent at least in my first 1k of driving.
@Randall Pink Floyd my brother Randall i have not tried that or thought to do so. But I will try that thing forward
Get a pedal commander or something similar. Installed it on my RAM and it makes a huge difference in throttle response
Turning off the auto on/off on my Hemi seems to make a huge difference for me weirdly
I love my HEMI!
We have a ford 4.2. Has pulled trailer from Idaho to California and back numerous times. No problems. But has only 202 hp. But you complain about 100 hp more. Guarantee ours is way slower than the 3.6. Maybe need to compare to things real people can afford. Also do most of our own work but mechanic in Boise says he sees 4.2 with 300000 miles regularly.
Eco diesel with etorque
Too many mistakes on so many facts, it's difficult to watch (Being a 2021 RAM 1500 V6 owner).
Is the HEMI direct injected or port injected?
Port
@@BigMikeRobinsonFJB I like this engine even better now.
I don’t think Jeep or ram uses direct injection on anything yet
@Justin M just on the new twin turbo inline 6 in the new jeep grand wagoneer.
Is the price the only reason to get the gas V6? The gas mileage is similar to the Hemi. Same with Ford’s eco boost. Hemi is more reliable than having turbos.
Traded my 3.6 for a 5.7. The 3.6 gets 3 mpg better than the hemi. That's about 65 more miles per tank which adds up. I like the hemi but the 3.6 is a great combination of power and efficiency.
Did you just say more reliable 😂😂😂
Definitely not the eco 😂
HEMI ❤
Most reliable engine out there 5 7 Hemi 👌👍
Wrong, wait until they need cams and lifters.
@Justin M not a issue with the hemi..
@RAM-1500 KING OF TRUCKS not yet anyways, almost everyone I know that has one has cam and lifter issues. But again where I oilers trucks see alot of idle time due to weather
@@justinm9815 very rare ..Hemi #1
@@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKSyour comment didn’t age well😂😂definitely has a lot of litter issues yall just don’t want to admit
Gettin 15mpg in my 24 hemi driving like an old lady
Id get the Hemi but I wont because of the tik issue
why would i get a 1500 when full size teuck 2500 or 3500 are the same prize
Hands down Hemi.
Sound love it
Plus I don’t buy a truck to be fuel efficient lol
I will say this my 23’ Ram Rebel with 5.7 Hemi E-Torque with 3.92 axle
Isn’t great on mileage as the 3.21 or 3.24
On average it’s 17.5 MPG with 3.21
And 12.1 having 700 miles on my Rebel with the 3.92
Now yes I’m sure that’s due to various reasons. Whether driving habits, dealing with cold with and having the remote start, and driving city or highway, and also now having 33 inch tires instead of the normal street tires. But both MPG I’ve listed are my winter MPGs
I have a few routes I take to work and one is city with highway near tail end. And the other is city to country roads to a few miles city. Total distance either route is around 16 miles.
I can’t report numbers for summer time at this time cause obviously I just got it 700 miles ago. But again I didn’t buy this truck for fuel efficiency but you definitely notice the differences in MPG
"Wish we could get these diesel engines in a midsize" *I6 duramax in the Colorado and canyon* - am I am I a joke to you?
There is nothing like the hemi ... tick tick tick.
Easilt fixabke
The 6.2 Hemi.
Heck yea
3.6 is a car engine.
Truck engines should have their torque number greater than the hp number.
5. 7 is the best
Cummins
The Diesel all the way, too bad it is being discontinued.
Hemi is way more fun than V6 pentastar and eco diesel (the Italian diesel from fiat) 5.7 hemi is the best engine from Dodge period.
Until it eats the cam and lifters, won’t get the mileage or life out of a hemi
@@justinm9815 just like a Lexus LS the worst V6 the transmission problems and the turbocharged start wearing out and electronic system problems and quality just went down the toilet and endlessly money pits
@Majood I've had 2 v6 penatstars and on my 3rd now in a new durango. First 2 were in jeep grande cherokee. One a 2011 other a 2017. I still have my 2011 and has almost 300000 miles on it with zero issues and I drive it daily for commuting to work. Had a 1500 work truck with the hemi and didn't get 60000 miles out of it before it ate a cam and a few lifters, no where near as good as mu old chev 6.0 I had
Hemi sucks with MDS in it. I have purchased a new engine for my truck with mds Delete in it.
Hemi without that crap dorkey metal
5.7 Hemi. WIn
Hands down 🍀5.7 ✌️
Project Farm not going to be happy...
Hemi for the win
No cap
tick tick tick tick
HEMI
No way am I blowing $90,000.oo on a stupid truck.
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3 more days til my 16th birthday
Sorry but the narrator needs to take a class on how to talk on camera. SLOW...slow slow slow slow....down speech rate. You are using a answer machine voice which is to get as much packed in as possible before the beep.
He was a car salesman
Stay away from that Eco Deisel at all costs. Terrible
had a 2ng gen and currently a 3rd gen. amazing engine, no issues so far. owned for several years
Agree, I've been following the ED's for months now and have gotten tons of feedback. I will say the 1st and 2nd Gens are definitely pretty bad and clicking time bomb for engine failure due to the EGR system... However the 3rd gens have received very positive feedback includng some already into the 6 figure mileage range. If you maintain 3rd Gen, seems to be a long laster for sure. Keep in mind the 3rd gen was 80%+ redesigned from the ground up, but unfortunately sales suffered from all the negativity and engine failures of the 1st and 2nd Gens. I find most ppl that speak against the newer ecodiesel in the end have no idea what their talking about and are forum trollers.
3,0 eco diesel engine- ducato (garbage) not reliable
Why waste your breath on the discontinued Yuckodiesel? They finally pulled the plug on that aborted GM project. They are making a big mistake forcing the e-torque gimmick on Hemi buyers.
5.7 Hemi is the best also better than Ford or GM.
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