Check out this comparison of the Chevy Silverado with a 2.7L Turbo 4 cylinder and a 5.3L V8. How bad with the 4 banger beat it by??? || Like || Subscribe || Share ||
Special Thanks to Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Frederick, MD for allowing me to do this test!
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2021 and 22 don't have active fuel management seen they quite making the 5.3 with it
I like your advise on quality of fuel Sir that plays a critical role in fuel mileage I am a believer in that .
Run e15 gas and mpgs go up
I looked into it. Yes you save money in price. The major con to me on the turbo 4 is it requires premium fuel
JB, I would still go for a V8 engine. For a 4 Cylinder engine to get the same gas mileage tell me that it burns more fuel than it should. You would figure that it would get better gas mileage for a 4 cylinder but the Turbo eats gas. I drive a 2023 Nissan Titan Pro4X and the best gas mileage I got on the highway is 23 mpg for a 5.6 liter V8. City is a little different story, but at least I know the engine will not struggle at a higher RPM towing a full load uphill. Thanks for the video.
The 2.7L HO refresh with forged internals from the diesel duramax engine just seals the deal for me. 310hp 430tq. Added CAI for marginal increase. Tows 9K lbs. I heard Trifecta Performance is working on a tune for it after reaching out to GM. But I'm not into racing trucks anyway, just having enough power to merge at high speeds towing or not, and offroad capability.
Turbo adds more components to break at a higher price too.
I agree with your assessment. Plus, the 8cyl has a pretty good track record. The 4 cyl turbo has yet to make a name for itself as it's only been available for a short while. "Time will tell".
Nothing beats the sound of a V-8 with an aftermarket exhaust–Yeeha! In my experience in the past, V-6's don't save that much gas compared to a V-8. I can't speak on the new turbo's. Just be sure to put an oil catch can on them to prevent carbon build up in the intake.
That 4 cylinder will be around about as long as the Chevy Cruz was😂😂😂
my trains went on my 5.3l 2016 seirra and got a demo 2013 2.7l. The 5.3 might pill a loaded trailer a little better. they both get the same fuel millage in the real world.
Just bought the 5.3 RST 4wheel drive. My mileage is right in line with your test truck!!!
Lol having a lower gearing apparently helps BOTH top speed AND Top speed as well as fuel economy… I've been so wrong all my years as a mechanic…🤣🤣🤣
This is not a scientific review. To compare milage it must be on the same exact course and wind as well as temperature. Red lights and stops blow it completely up. What he should have done is pull a heavy trailer up a hill with both and then compare their performance. Acceleration and off-road performance should also be tested. This was nothing but an opinion with no facts to back it up.
My trip from Boston to Va. in my 2023 Custom 2.7L I averaged 22.5 mpg.
Pretty sure the custom would have less sound materials built In to reduce road noise?
I traded in my 5.0 f 150 for the 2.7 turbo GMC. Im getting 20 mpg average. And 25 mpg on highway. You are correct in saying theres a learning curve to optimize the fuel economy on the smaller turbo engine.
Cold air intake on a 5.3 v8 is tits
Compare the 2.7 turbo to a 5.3 turbo
Bigger engine less struggle to run. 4cyl has to work harder
I had a 2017 4×4 Silverado and for the most part I loved it. It had a 4.3 V6 and for a general non pulling vehicle it was fantastic. I could average 22-25 MPG going down the highway at 70-75 MPH, 18 around the city. It was a dream to drive compared to my F150, but everyone I knew had lost at least one transmission in their Silverado. I think the 4.3 may not have had enough power to take the tranny out. I sold it at 171,000 miles and immediately missed it. Beyond the transmission failures on a majority of these trucks, one might not want to turn the ignition off while it's in 4WD. I did after pulling it up on the ramps to change the oil and $125 later the dealer said thank you after unlocking it from the permanent 4WD it was now in. If Chevy still sold these with the extended cab and a 4.3V6 I'd buy one over an F150 any day, but I'm not a fan of turbos and a 2.7 is pretty small. As long as the 5.3 doesn't have the cylinder management I think it's a good engine, otherwise it'll be more of a nightmare than owning the 2.7 turbo. Just my thoughts.
Just a thought for u. the lower the axle ratio number the higher geared it is. 4.10 is lower geared then 3.73.
The 2.7l oil pressure gauge didn’t move. Looked as if it stayed at 20-25 lbs the whole trip.
I recently purchased a 22 Silverado Trail Boss with the 2.7L Turbo and I love it. I was leery about not getting the V8 but after driving the 4 I was sold. I have towed a 6000lb boat and it tows just as good as my last tundra 5.7. I get pretty decent mileage at 18 mixed (lead foot). The only complaint I could try to make is that its quiet and I miss the V8 rumble. It has plenty of torque and will merge or pass just as well as any V8 truck out there. No complaints here. Any one worried about the small motor should try it out and drive it for awhile it might change your mind. I only have 5k miles on mine so I can't speak to longevity, but I think it will be just fine.
The V8 will out last the 4
that 4 cilinder has be a V6 3.0 L
Turbo tells you the engine is way too small to handle the vehicle. The engine is pressurized to produce more power. Same with an air compressor, the higher you run the pressure the shorter the life of the compressor, same with a gas engine. Any engine loses power as it wears, starting with a small engine your already at a disadvantage, as it wears the power will drastically reduce. Need to study volumetric efficiency to understand the gas-powered engines.
mine were nearly the same after 14k miles with the 2.7 with no bells no whistles my 5.3z and 4×4 maybe 1 1.5 miles but also it swap from 4 to 8 as well oil field worker get the older model with some upgrades they also r missing things like wheel inside panels and the interior is a bit better but that's expected ac bout the same only issue and reason for change was alternators going out back to back and couldn't drop another 4k to the worry about it happening again after 10k miles and I drive up too 30k and over a year on easy and ruff roads up to 10 miles long they drive about the same just the little things and 4×4 I miss the turbo seems to get up and go and maybe some upgrades I might be happier but rn I feel like I'm n a tin can VS 😭 baby blue tank I'm ruff on them too im as they r the trucks this thing got caught up on a tie down for a 18 wheeler peeled like a can of soup maybe the same would've happened but I had only dings and dongs thing cut like butta
The lifter failures at low mileage on the 5.3 seem to be a combination of people ignoring the recommended 93 octane fuel and towing this vehicle near it's limit. Neither are wise decisions long term and together failure is certain. I've had my 2022 LTD RST for over a year installed with a Pulsar LT to disable the DFM and I've had zero issues with the truck. I only tow a boat and I love my truck. Realistically if you're towing a camper you should be getting a 2500, f-250, etc unless it's 15ft or less. It's just a safety issue for me, these trucks aren't designed to manage that tow when things go wrong, and again those lifters will probably fail if you're towing at capacity.
V8 all the way.
My 2023 with the10 speed tranny gets 25-27 mpg. ave… Its a driver active management of the gas pedal for sure but on the cruise control over distance on the highway – I will top 30mpg easily running 55-60 miles per hour. They are just great and its the nic est looking pickup in the line too…..
Ripped out 2.7 shit and installed a 6.2 now it’s a real truck
Why is the tire pressure monitor light on? That can make a difference.
Oh. Okay. After watching video some more.
So they have the same fuel economy. I just wonder how it does with strictly city driving. For the most part I drive my truck daily in the city. It gets highways sometimes in the summer for two months on the weekends but that's about it.
Right now. Watching this video I don't think it's worth it. I think small engines and turbos are good for smaller vehicles but not trucks that heavy. It doesn't feel right.
Nice video comparison btw. 👍
I'm thinking that extra foot of fender well gap, and the related effect of lifting the entire truck into the aerodynamic no-go zone has a detrimental effect on mileage. Also, the extra ton of weight that the perpetually empty bed has against a better mileage, better handling, easier to park sedan is a real buzzkill for efficiency. Ignore this commentary if you actually NEED a full size truck.
My 2022 1500 Silverado custom 2.7 gets and average of 18.5 it did better when brand new but still I’m happy with it 13 k miles running great.
I question the reliability of a 4 cylinder engine with turbochargers. It is too complicated for a work truck. The engine is working to hard.
I rather have an easy going big V8 than a 4 cylinder on stariods
What you didn't is how long is each engine going to last?
I own a 2020 4cyl turbo…I get 22 mpg and 28 mpg…I have 206,000 miles on it….tow trailer with Harley and 4 wheeler with no issues…love my truck ❤
The 5.3L has proven its longevity without major repairs. It will literally go 350,000 miles if properly cared for.
lmao this has to be frederick md it looks so familiar!
I bought the 2.7L. Biggest mistake of my life! I absolutely hate it. I'm in the hunt for a used 5.3L to swap out.