Well, from what I have read about it so far, a higher torque rating at a lower RPM vs. the 3.6, and a lower 0-60 time vs. the 3.6. Like I said, I’ve always preferred 6’s in my Jeeps (I’ve owned 13) previously (unless a V8 was available), but I’ve also owned two cars with 2.0 turbos (VW GTI and Audi A4) which were quite fun!
Do you have the documentation or article that states what the turbo’s torque is and at what rpm? I could care less what the 0 to 60 time is. My new V6 JL won’t be raced down a quarter mile drag strip.
Somewhere in one of the LA auto show videos they mentioned the peak torque around 3,000-3,500rpm. The engine itself has 270hp and 295lb/ft of torque.
Also at what percent throttle as boost builds? The fact that it makes more torque at a 100% open throttle at lower rpms is not beneficial to me, others may feel differently. Being able to more finitely and judiciously apply torque to the wheels is more important for me personally in a Jeep. Ymmv
There is nothing definitive I could find on the V6’s torque. The latest Pentastar revision says the torque was increased 14.9% between 1k and 3k rpm due to a new variable valve train and increased compression.
Couldn’t have said it better.
It may be the V-6 remains in the lineup for true off road capability, add larger tires and wheels, it may then be the clear winner. Once the diesel appears, the race, or rock crawling, begins as to which works best.
I'm guessing (along with others in that thread) that Jeep is making the 2.0 turbo cheaper than the 3.6 w/auto because they want people to choose that route for CAFE numbers. They know the majority of Jeeps will be sold with the auto trans. I'm certainly curious about it but I want an official number before deciding.BINGO!
Yes, that is where I saw it. So instead of the $2,000 for Auto, going with the Turbo engine and Auto would be $1,600?
How could the Turbo engine be cheaper?
Thats my point. In an off-road situation where you’ll likely be at at a partial throttle opening the boost will need to build and then will spin up the torque too quickly where you’ll have to back out of the throttle and attempt to renegotiate the obstacle. Naturally aspirated engines deliver a linear torque application which is much more appropriate for this vehicle although an argument can be made for boost at altitude if the alternative is too anemic.
Oh, I must have misread your post. Those were the specs of the 2L turbo. I don't think the specs of the Pentastar have changed at all. I think what's giving the Jeep better fuel economy is the 8-speed auto.
The question is whether or not that initial $2,000 / $3,500 number was correct but reversed, or just as far off on the $3,500 as the 368HP 2.0T.
