EcoDiesel

The EcoDiesel is a diesel engine used in the Ram 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee since 2014. Approximately 20% of 2015 Ram 1500s were equipped with the engine, mostly ones sold in North America.[1] FCA uses the EcoDiesel name for two different engines. One is the VM Motori A 630 DOHC 3.0L engine and its North American L 630 variant, which are used in the Ram and Grand Cherokee. The other is a Fiat 3.0L diesel used in the Ram ProMaster.[2][3]

Ram 1500

The EcoDiesel was optional in the fourth-generation Ram 1500, later designated the Ram 1500 Classic, from 2014 to 2020. In August 2019, FCA announced its availability in the fifth-generation Ram 1500 beginning in 2020.[4]

Second generation
Horsepower: 240 hp (180 kW; 240 PS)
Torque: 420 lb⋅ft (570 N⋅m)
Highest tow rating: 9,290 lb (4,214 kg)
MPG (city/highway): 4×2 21/29, 4×4 21/27

Third generation
Horsepower: 260 hp (190 kW; 260 PS)
Torque: 480 lb⋅ft (650 N⋅m)
Highest tow rating: 12,560 lb (5,697 kg)

Jeep Grand Cherokee

The EcoDiesel engine is available for an additional $4,500 for Limited, Sterling Edition, Trailhawk, Overland, High Altitude and Summit trim levels. The 3 liter EcoDiesel V6 engine is able to produce 240 hp (180 kW; 240 PS) and 420 lb⋅ft (570 N⋅m) of torque which allows the vehicle to tow up to 7,400 lb (3,357 kg).

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4*2 MPG is 30 mpg highway, 22 mpg city

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4*4 MPG is 28 mpg highway, 21 mpg city

References
  1. "Ram Truck Increases EcoDiesel Mix to 20 Percent of Ram 1500 Pickup Production".
  2. "2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel 3.0L". dieselops.com. Diesel Ops Blog. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
  3. Haymart, Sam. "First drive: 2015 Ram ProMaster 2500 EcoDiesel". dieselops.com. Steed Publications Inc. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
  4. https://media.fcanorthamerica.com/newsrelease.do?id=20851
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