VR Nicastro
Senior Member
- Joined
- May 10, 2021
- Posts
- 128
- Reaction score
- 116
- Location
- Chester County
- Ram Year
- 2016
- Engine
- EcoDiesel
I had to take a trip to Tennessee from PA to pick up a new takeoff bed for my 16 Ram Ecodiesel. I forgot my trailer was attached to my truck and tried to back in my driveway, I jackknifed it and ruined the right rear quarter panel. It was cheaper to get a new bed than have it repaired .
I was driving my daughters 2020 Ram Warlock with 3.55 gears and a Hemi towing the same trailer. On the way down I was getting 17-18 MPG speeds varying from 60-75 using cruise control. Burst to 80 MPH.
On my way home with the new bed on the trailer I was getting 14.2 - 14.5 MPG same speed conditions.
The Hemi is definitely more “peppy” than my Ecodiesel but the fuel mileage is horrible. People that claim they get 23-25 mpg out of a Hemi are BS-ing you.
My Ecodiesel with approximately 1200-1400 lb constant load with a construction cap on the back, lately I’ve been averaging 18.5 - 20.3 MPG with 3.92 gears around town. That also depends on how many regen cycles it goes through. That hurts MPG’s.
I will say if you drive an unloaded truck most of the time then the Hemi is the way to go. If you’re constantly carrying a load or pulling something then the Ecodiesel is the ticket! I know it’s hard to justify spending the extra 5k for the Eco but… it will pay for itself in the long run.
I was driving my daughters 2020 Ram Warlock with 3.55 gears and a Hemi towing the same trailer. On the way down I was getting 17-18 MPG speeds varying from 60-75 using cruise control. Burst to 80 MPH.
On my way home with the new bed on the trailer I was getting 14.2 - 14.5 MPG same speed conditions.
The Hemi is definitely more “peppy” than my Ecodiesel but the fuel mileage is horrible. People that claim they get 23-25 mpg out of a Hemi are BS-ing you.
My Ecodiesel with approximately 1200-1400 lb constant load with a construction cap on the back, lately I’ve been averaging 18.5 - 20.3 MPG with 3.92 gears around town. That also depends on how many regen cycles it goes through. That hurts MPG’s.
I will say if you drive an unloaded truck most of the time then the Hemi is the way to go. If you’re constantly carrying a load or pulling something then the Ecodiesel is the ticket! I know it’s hard to justify spending the extra 5k for the Eco but… it will pay for itself in the long run.