2019 Ram 1500 HEMI eTorque MPG Numbers:

[redriderbob]

2019 Ram 1500 HEMI eTorque MPG Numbers:
5thGenRams.com Looks Into The Question...

2019 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Limited 4x4. (FCA Photo)

Our sister site 5thGenRams.com and it’s forum members have done some digging and found some MPG numbers for the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 equipped with the 5.7-liter HEMI with eTorque systems. The forum members ended up finding the window stickers for a few of the HEMI eTorque trucks that have been produced at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

2019 Ram 1500 – 5.7-liter V-8 with eTorque. (FCA Photo)

They found that a 2019 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4×4 with the HEMI eTorque is rated at 17 MPG city, 22 MPG highway and 19 MPG combined. That makes the new HEMI eTorque models the most fuel efficient V8 pickup in it’s class. The HEMI eTorque model beats the non-eTorque model by 2 MPG city, 1 MPG highway and 2 MPG combined.

2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab 4×4 HEMI eTorque Window Sticker. (5thGenRams)

The system also provides up to 130 ft-lbs. of launch torque over the standard model from a dead stop.

The HEMI eTorque models are now being produced and should be in dealers soon.

https://moparinsiders.com/2019-ram-1500-hemi-etorque-mpg-numbers/

 

[Jared B]

I'm really looking forward to driving one and seeing how it compares to the standard Hemi.

 

[Ryan]

I don't know what I was expecting, but this seems mildly disappointing. I guess any improvement is still an improvement though.

 

[redriderbob]

The engineers said they were looking for a 10% better improvement... 10% would be around 2MPG better.

 

[BobbiBigWheels]

I see it as being an evolution of an already world-class V8 engine. I feel as though the 5.7L will be our workhorse, much like the 5.0L F-150's role in their lineup. The turbo I-6 in the future could be our "faster" engine for all of those people doing drag tests between half-ton trucks (which I really, really, don't understand.)

 

[Jared B]

That's pretty much what I'm expecting too. For how simple the system is, I think the fuel economy gains are pretty good. Where I'm expecting it to shine is in the driveability Dept with the extra available launch torque.

 

[Ryan]

That's pretty much what I'm expecting too. For how simple the system is, I think the fuel economy gains are pretty good. Where I'm expecting it to shine is in the driveability Dept with the extra available launch torque.

I’m not sure the extra torque is going to really be noticeable unless you’re pulling a load.

 

[BobbiBigWheels]

I’m not sure the extra torque is going to really be noticeable unless you’re pulling a load.

With Tow/Haul on, and a hard start, I think e-Torque will be much faster off the line.

 

[Jared B]

Only one way to find out.

 

[HEMI]

Is there any different in term of HP and acceleration (Hemi eTorque vs without)

 

[BobbiBigWheels]

Is there any different in term of HP and acceleration (Hemi eTorque vs without)

Welcome Hemi!!

I can't see the e-torque providing top-end power, but the torque from 0 RPM will (hopefully) feel more spirited than the current Hemi.

 

[Bili]

I can't see the e-torque providing top-end power

It can't. It's a P0 (FCA calls it P1F) mild hybrid. Once when they switch to P2 systems it will be possible. We'll see one for Renegade in the future.

 

[LordHobbit]

Realize that e-torque's main purpose is to get the truck rolling from a dead stop and spool the engine for a restart (during stop-start). You won't see any benefit above 1200 RPMs I'm guessing.

My DS gets 22mpg on the highway currently. I imagine with e-torque I wouldn't get any different on the highway, but the city mileage would certainly improve.

 

[Ryan]

Chevy shared economy numbers for the 5.3 with dynamic fuel management. 17 city/23 highway/19 combined.

 

[SpeedyV]

Is there any different in term of HP and acceleration (Hemi eTorque vs without)

I can't wait to see a direct comparison of dyno graphs. Theoretically, eTorque simply fills in the torque curve in the 0-1500 RPM range, thus addressing a weak point in the Hemi's output.

 

[Mike V.]

I don't know what I was expecting, but this seems mildly disappointing. I guess any improvement is still an improvement though.

Actually this is spot on... the goal is to increase city mileage and that was achieved.

Remember, this system is a mild, passive system. It’s not like a Pacifica Hybrid, but something like the Pacifica Hybrid could come to Ram in a few years.

Mike

 

[SpeedyV]

FYI, all - I drove the first eTorque-equipped truck to arrive in our region yesterday. You can read the review over on the 5th Gen Rams forum.

 

[devildodge]

Awesome job and the review and for going to do it. Hope the one you ordered gets here soon for even more input. Thank you

 

[Ryan]

FYI, all - I drove the first eTorque-equipped truck to arrive in our region yesterday. You can read the review over on the 5th Gen Rams forum.

So it wasn't really noticeable aside from smoother stop/start and more sensitive brakes?

 

[SpeedyV]

So it wasn't really noticeable aside from smoother stop/start and more sensitive brakes?

...and the launch capability from an engine stop position. It may have made a difference in acceleration, but it wasn't noticeable enough for me to make any claims. I was also focused on the 'normal' driving experience, with a mix of highway and city streets and the effects of auto stop-start and cylinder deactivation on those activities. It would be interesting to take a couple of trucks (with and without eTorque) to a dragstrip and/or autocross course, especially with 3.92 gears, and see how they stack up.