What would you prefer?

[Darksteel165]

So you're basically arguing hearsay. Dozens of writers say that Stellantis said...Personally I have no idea which is more expensive to produce, nor do I really care. If you're including the cost of carbon credits I have no doubt the Hemi is more expensive. Honestly, it's a moot point. The Hemi is gone, probably for the long term if not for good. Who cares which engine is more expensive? We have the choice of a twin turbo inline six or go with another manufacturer, unless you step up to an HD truck to get the 6.4.

Step up in engine only.
The HDs seem to still have way less options\features then then 1500s.
No HUD, Air suspension, etc.

 

[Moconto]

I'm not sure how Ram can put out new motors that have worse MPGs, I thought there were EPA standards they had to meet, the reason I heard they keep going to thinner and thinner oils. Unless by putting out hybrids and EVs they can offset the hurricane mileage

I am getting about 1.5 mpg better than my Hemi did. Smoother, more power, doesn't like to accelerate slowly (small surging) and 300 times easier to change oil lol.

 

[1923bob]

Power is ok I would take some MPG

 

[at t 2d]

Power is ok I would take some MPG

I am looking at a Tungsten or Limited to replace my 2019 Longhorn. I just started looking, but it appears the SST HO is worse mpg than my Hemi. The standard SST appears to be much more powerful than my Hemi and return better mpg. I think that is the better engine choice for me, but I'm not willing to drop to a lower trip level to get it. And yes, I understand it is much faster, but I have other sports cars and don't drag race much with the truck.

 

[PT1911]

I am looking at a Tungsten or Limited to replace my 2019 Longhorn. I just started looking, but it appears the SST HO is worse mpg than my Hemi. The standard SST appears to be much more powerful than my Hemi and return better mpg. I think that is the better engine choice for me, but I'm not willing to drop to a lower trip level to get it. And yes, I understand it is much faster, but I have other sports cars and don't drag race much with the truck.

Just for reference, I am getting better mileage with my Tungsten HO than both my 19' Limited hemi non-etorque and my 24' Limited hemi etorque.

Getting better mileage towing with the SST HO than either hemi as well. Actually, getting better towing mileage than the 3.5 eco boost I had as well.

 

[2021QCBH]

There's more to power and acceleration than just the peak numbers. That's why even the SO blows the 5.7l out of the water on any acceleration test,despite only having 30hp/50tq more peak numbers.

Yeah, I’d define the extra power I’d like differently. I’d want more torque from idle to 3k rpms (normal daily driving and towing range).

I’d take the extra MPG too. My 5.7 with 3.21s is plenty fast once it spun up and making power. That said, it’s plenty adequate and enjoyable at lower rpm as is.

So if I had to pick one I’d leave it as is and add extra MPG.

 

[Ramit392]

I have never bought a Truck for MPG at all, so I would take the HP and torque over the MPG. I bought a Hell cat and I never once thought about MPG!! The Chrysler 300s My wife has runs very well with the 5.7 Hemi in it does about 20 to 21 MPG most of the time if she drives it......My Hell cat gets 18 MPG if I keep my foot out of it!

 

[HemiDude]

I have never bought a Truck for MPG at all, so I would take the HP and torque over the MPG. I bought a Hell cat and I never once thought about MPG!! The Chrysler 300s My wife has runs very well with the 5.7 Hemi in it does about 20 to 21 MPG most of the time if she drives it......My Hell cat gets 18 MPG if I keep my foot out of it!

I hear you. My Scat Pack gets better mpg than my Ram, but I would still take increased TQ in the Ram over mpg. If I was concerned about fuel economy in a truck I would have bought a v6 Tradesman