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2014 Ram 2013 Ford Pentastar V6 F-150 V6 F-150 V8 5.0 F-150 V8 6.2 F-150 V6 Turbo VM Diesel Hemi V8 6 speed Hemi V8 8 speed Horsepower 305 @ 6,400 302 360 411 365 240 395 @ 5,600 Torque 269 @ 4,175 278 380 434 420 420 407 @ 3950 4x2 mpg 18 / 25 (HFE); 17/25 (base) 17/23 15/21 13/18 16/22 ? 14/20 15/22 4x4 mpg 16/23 16/21 14/19 12/16 15/21 ? 13/19 15/21 Reader “Mentallica” pointed out that the EPA has posted 2014 Ram 1500 gas mileage, for both rear wheel drive and four wheel drive Hemis, with both six and eight speed transmissions. The numbers show that, while Ford has been garnering laurels for fuel efficiency, Ram is now meeting or beating the lead seller of pickups, even without the forthcoming VM diesel option (which we expect to easily trump the Ford turbo-six option in fuel..

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[Bodyguard]

After coming back from a trip to Reno from Sacramento last month in our 07 Turbo PT where I blew away a ton of Rams and F150s as we climbed higher and higher.....I would take the Eco-Boost every time if I lived in the mountains or traveled in them while towing.

 

[Doug D]

After coming back from a trip to Reno from Sacramento last month in our 07 Turbo PT where I blew away a ton of Rams and F150s as we climbed higher and higher.....I would take the Eco-Boost every time if I lived in the mountains or traveled in them while towing.

Diesel everytime baby! An Eco-boost may match a diesel in torque/hp, but the diesel will get far better fuel mileage while towing.

 

[66coronet]

I wish they would announce the transmission and fuel mileage for the VM3.0L and date for it to hit the dealerships. Plus examples to hit the car magazines.

 

[Ramfan]

The transmission for the VM 3.0 is going to be the 8 speed. The stronger version rated for 520 torque same as they use behind the Hemi. EPA ratings on the VM 3.0 in the Ram may be a year off IMO. I bet Ram will tune hard to get 30 hwy in the 4x2. We just now got the EPA on the 2013 Hemi TF8.

I bet we don't see the VM 3.0 in Rams on dealership lots before April.

 

[Dave Z]

Any diesel will be a turbo these days. And as Ramfan said, it will be the eight speed.

I don't think they'll hit 30 mpg highway but I think it'll be better than the V6’s 25 , which is still quite good.

 

[MoparNorm]

I wouldn't be shocked if the 1500 diesel hits 30 mpg, after all GC is at 30 and it's not light years ahead of Dodge Ram in weight or aero. It's likely a solid 29 mpg and they are trying like crazy with tuning and gears to make it the first 30 mpg full sized, that would be a huge marketing win.

 

[68RT]

I wouldn't be shocked if the 1500 diesel hits 30 mph, after all GC is at 30 and it's not light years ahead of Dodge Ram in weight or aero. It's likely a solid 29 mpg and they are trying like crazy with tuning and gears to make it the first 30 mpg full sized, that would be a huge marketing win.

If it doesn't make "30 mph" nobody will buy it.

 

[MoparNorm]

If it doesn't make "30 mph" nobody will buy it.

:lol:
2 out of three isn't bad.
Correction noted.

 

[Jeepnut]

I was looking at a Promaster diesel as my next work vehicle but once I played with the configurator I kinda nixed that(almost 40k). Im kinda estimating the Ram 1500 Tradesman 4X4 regular cab long bed will be all I need for less coin and IMHO a better vehicle.im with norm here I wouldnt be surprised if the 2WD hits 30 MPG and IIRC didnt oh2o say at one point that was the "target". Im not up on my Ram news has anybody heard about the 8' box getting a Rambox option or if the chrome package will return for the tradesman?