With big car brands like Jeep, Dodge, and Ram, they have made some new changes with their engine design and performance. Newer models within these car brands are coming with a Hurricane I6 engine, which offers a great blend of performance and efficiency. However, the Hemi V8 engines still have excellent performance and good efficiency. So, let’s look at the main features of each engine to help you better understand these engines and see what engine best matches your preference.
Key Points
- The Hurricane is a twin-turbo I6 engine with 400–500 hp and 450–475 lb-ft of torque.
- The Hemi V8s come in a 5.7-liter or 6.2-liter supercharged engine.
- The Hurricane has a great blend of power and efficiency.
- The Hemi V8s have better towing and hauling capacity.
- Both engine types are good depending on your needs or wants.
What is the Hurricane I6 Turbo Engine?
The Hurricane I6 Turbo Engine is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo I6 engine that has recently been designed. It will power vehicles made by Jeep, Ram, and Dodge. The Hurricane has two output options: standard and high output. The standard output (SO) has 400 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque while the high output (HO) has 500 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque. The new 2025 Ram 1500 is only offered with these two output options and no longer has a V8 option, so the future of engine performance for companies like Dodge, Ram, and Jeep will change a lot with the Hurricane engine.
What kind of performance does the Hemi V8 have?
The kind of performance you get depends on the type of Hemi V8 engine you get; furthermore, the options you can get are the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 or 6.2-liter Hemi supercharged V8. The 5.7-liter Hemi V8 has 395 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque while the 6.2-liter Hemi V8 has 702 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. For example, the 2024 Ram 1500 offers these two engine options with its model. If you choose a Limited trim, you can get the 5.7-liter Hemi V8, but if you choose the TRX trim, you can get the 6.2-liter Hemi V8 that will give more power for adventures.
What is the fuel economy of each engine?
The Hurricane gets 18/25 mpg for both outputs while the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 gets 18/22–23 mpg and the 6.2-liter Hemi V8 gets 10/14 mpg. If you want an engine that is a blend of high performance and great fuel efficiency, the Hurricane is the option you should go with. If you don’t worry about fuel economy a lot and want as much power as you can get, the 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine would be your best option. The 5.7-liter Hemi V8 does get good fuel economy, but the power is less than the Hurricane.
How much can each engine tow?
The Hurricane can tow up to 11,580 pounds and can haul up to 2,300 pounds. As for the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 and 6.2-liter Hemi V8 can tow up to 12,750 pounds and haul up to 2,320 pounds. So, both Hemi V8s can tow and haul more than the Hurricane engine, which can be important if you are someone who tows or hauls lots of things. However, if you just need an engine that can do normal towing or hauling, the Hurricane should still be a good option for you.
Final Thoughts
If you are someone who wants great power coupled with excellent fuel economy at the same time, the Hurricane would probably be your best option; however, if you need more power to tow and haul things with little about fuel efficiency, then getting an older model year with the Hemi V8s would be a better option for you. So, you will have to evaluate your needs and wants to see what type of engine you want.