Ward's 10 Best Engines

Wards 10 Best Engines is an annual list of the ten "best"

automobile engines available in the U.S. market, that are selected by Wards AutoWorld

magazine. The list was started in 1994 for model year 1995, and has been drawn every year since then, published at the end of the preceding year.

Engines must be available in regular-production vehicles on sale in the U.S. market no later than the first quarter of the year. Eligibility has also been based on availability in a vehicle below a base price limit, which increased progressively from US$50,000 for the 1995 list up to US$65,000 for the 2020 list; this limit was eliminated for future competitions following the announcement of the 2020 winners.[1] During a 2-month testing period, Wards editors evaluate each engine according to a number of objective and subjective criteria in everyday driving situations – there is no instrumented testing. The selection takes into account power and torque output; noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels; technical relevance; and basic comparative numbers. Each engine competes against all others.

For the 2020 competition, the name was changed to Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems.^[2]

Results

Engine was also listed at least once in the International Engine of the Year awards

Wards 10 Best Engines and Propulsion Systems (in alphabetic order)
Automaker	Engine displacement/ electric power source	Powertrain configuration	Powertrain detail	Credited automobile
2022^[3]
Acura	1.5L	Straight-four engine	1.5L DOHC I4-T GDI	Acura Integra A-spec (DE)
Ford	Battery-electric	Electric motor	452/580 hp dual permanent-magnet motors	Ford F-150 Lightning
General Motors	Battery-electric	Electric motor	625/830/1000 hp Ultium Drive dual/triple permanent-magnet motors	GMC Hummer EV
Hyundai	Battery-electric	Electric motor	EM07/EM17 permanent-magnet synchronous motors	Hyundai Ioniq 5
Lucid	Battery-electric	Electric motor	358–828 kW (480–1,111 hp) electric motors	Lucid Air
Mercedes-AMG	Battery-electric	Electric motor	Dual 484-560Kw (649–751 hp) combined-output permanent-magnet synchronous AC motors	Mercedes-Benz EQS 53 AMG 4MATIC+
Nissan	1.5L	Straight-three engine	1.5 L KR15DDT I3-T GDI, variable-compression	Nissan Rogue (T33)
Jeep (Stellantis)	2.0L	Straight-four engine	2.0L GME I4-T GDI PHEV	Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL) 4×E
Jeep (Stellantis)	3.0L	Straight-six engine	3.0L TT GDI	Jeep Grand Wagoneer (WS)
Toyota	3.5L	Hybrid V6 engine	TT GDI hybrid	Toyota Tundra i-FORCE MAX (XK70)
2021^[4]
BMW	2.0L	Straight-four engine/Plug-in hybrid	2.0 L B48 I4 Turbo + electric motor	BMW 330e
General Motors	1.3L	Straight-three engine	1.3 L L3T I3-Turbo	Chevrolet Trailblazer
Ford	3.5L	V6 engine	3.5 L EcoBoost D35 V6 Twin-turbo	Ford F-150 Hybrid
Ford	Battery electric	Electric motor	198/220 kW (266/290 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor	Ford Mustang Mach-E
Hyundai	Battery electric	Electric motor	150 kW (200 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor	Hyundai Kona
Hyundai	2.5L	Straight-four engine	2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4	Hyundai Santa Fe
Chrysler	2.0L	Straight-four engine	2.0 L Hurricane I4-T (gasoline, MHEV, PHEV)	Jeep Wrangler 4xE
Polestar	Battery electric	Electric motor	170 kW (231 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor	Polestar 2
Porsche (Volkswagen Group)	Battery electric	AC synchronous electric motors	390/420 kW (523/563 hp) 2× AC synchronous electric motors	Porsche Taycan 4S
Toyota	Hydrogen Fuel Cell	Electric motor	136 kW (182 hp) 4JM fuel cell-powered	Toyota Mirai
2020^[5]
BMW	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	BMW B58 Turbocharged DOHC	BMW M340i
Chrysler	3.6 L	V6 engine	Mild Hybrid eTorque	Ram 1500
Daimler	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	Turbocharged DOHC Mild Hybrid	Mercedes-Benz GLE450
Ford	2.3 L	Straight-four engine	2.3L Ecoboost Turbocharged DOHC	Ford Mustang EcoBoost HPP
General Motors	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	DOHC turbocharged diesel	GMC Sierra
General Motors	6.2 L	V8 engine	LT2	Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Honda	2.0 L	Straight-four engine	DOHC	Honda Accord Hybrid
Hyundai	Battery electric	Electric motor	150 kW (200 hp) permanent-magnet motor	Hyundai Kona
Hyundai	1.6 L	Straight-four engine	DOHC Turbo	Hyundai Sonata
Nissan	2.0 L	Straight-four engine	DOHC Variable Compression Turbo	Nissan Altima
2019^[6]
BMW	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	BMW B58 Turbocharged DOHC	BMW X5
Chrysler	3.6 L	V6 engine	DOHC mild hybrid eTorque	Ram 1500
Ford	5.0 L	V8 engine	DOHC naturally aspirated fuel injection	Ford Mustang GT/Bullitt
Ford	3.0 L	V6 engine	DOHC turbocharged diesel	Ford F-150
General Motors	6.2 L	V8 engine	L87 Dynamic Fuel Management	Chevrolet Silverado
Honda	2.0 L	Straight-four engine	DOHC	Honda Accord Hybrid
Hyundai	Fuel cell electric	Electric motor	120 kW permanent-magnet motor	Hyundai Nexo
Hyundai	Battery electric	Electric motor	150 kW (200 hp) permanent-magnet motor	Hyundai Kona
Nissan	2.0 L	Straight-four engine	DOHC Variable Compression Turbo	Infiniti QX50
Toyota	2.0 L	Straight-four engine	DOHC naturally aspirated	Lexus UX250h
2018^[7]
Chevrolet	Battery electric	Electric motor	150 kW (200 hp) permanent-magnet motor	Chevrolet Bolt EV
Chrysler	3.6 L	V6 engine/Electric motor	DOHC and twin electric motor	Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid
Ford	2.7 L	V6 engine	DOHC turbocharged direct injection	Ford F-150
Ford	5.0 L	V8 engine	DOHC naturally aspirated fuel injection	Ford Mustang GT
Honda	2.0 L	Straight-four engine	DOHC turbocharged direct injection	Honda Civic Type R
Honda	Fuel cell electric	Electric motor	103 kW (138 hp) permanent-magnet motor	Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
Nissan	3.0 L	V6 engine	DOHC Twin-turbo	Infiniti Q50
Jaguar	2.0 L	Straight-four engine	DOHC turbocharged	Jaguar XF
Hyundai	3.3 L	V6 engine	DOHC Twin-turbo	Kia Stinger
Toyota	2.5 L	Straight-four engine	DOHC naturally aspirated	Toyota Camry Hybrid
2017^[8]
BMW	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	BMW B58 Turbocharged DOHC	BMW M240i
General Motors	1.5 L	Straight-four engine/Electric motor	GM L3A DOHC/Voltec electric drive	Chevrolet Volt
Chrysler	3.6 L	V6 engine/Electric motor	DOHC and twin electric motor	Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid
Ford	2.3 L	Straight-four engine	2.3L Ecoboost Turbocharged DOHC	Ford Focus RS
Honda	2.0 L	Straight-four engine/Electric motor	K24W/120-kW electric motor	Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid
Hyundai	1.4 L	Straight-four engine	Kappa T-GDi DOHC turbocharged gasoline direct injection	Hyundai Elantra Eco
Nissan	3.0 L	V6 engine	VR30DDTT	Infiniti Q60
Mazda	2.5 L	Straight-four engine	Turbocharged DOHC	Mazda CX-9
Mercedes-Benz	2.0 L	Straight-four engine	Turbocharged DOHC	Mercedes C300
Volvo	2.0 L	Straight-four engine	Twincharged	Volvo S60 Polestar
2016^[9]
BMW	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	BMW B58 Turbocharged DOHC	BMW 340i
Chrysler	3.0 L	V6 engine	VM Motori L630 DOHC Turbocharged diesel	Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Ford	5.2 L	V8 engine	5.2L "Voodoo" Modular engine DOHC	Shelby GT350
General Motors	3.6 L	V6 engine	GM LGX "High Feature" DOHC	Chevrolet Camaro, Cadillac ATS
General Motors	1.5 L	Straight-four engine/Electric motor	GM L3A DOHC/Voltec electric drive	Chevrolet Volt
Hyundai	2.0 L	Straight-four engine/Plug-in hybrid	Nu GDi Hybrid/38-kW electric motor	Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid PHEV
Nissan	3.5 L	V6 engine	VQ35DE DOHC	Nissan Maxima
Subaru	2.0 L	Flat-four engine	FA20F DOHC Turbocharged	Subaru WRX
Toyota	1.8 L	Straight-four engine/Electric motor	2ZR-FXE DOHC/53-kW electric motor	Toyota Prius
Volvo	2.0 L	Straight-four engine	VEP4 T6 DOHC	Volvo XC90
2015^[10]
BMW	Battery-electric	Synchronous motor	BMW 127 kW (170 BHP, 172 PS) synchronous electric motor	BMW i3
BMW	1.5 L (91.5 in³)	Inline-three engine	BMW B38 DOHC Turbocharged gasoline direct injection	Mini Cooper
Chrysler	6.2 L (378.35 in³)	V8 engine	Hellcat OHV Supercharged	Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
Chrysler	3.0 L (183 in³)	V6 engine	VM Motori L630 DOHC Turbocharged diesel	Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Ford	1.0 L (61 in³)	Inline-three engine	1.0L EcoBoost DOHC Ti-VCT Turbocharged	Ford Fiesta
General Motors	6.2 L (378 in³)	V8 engine	LT1 (Generation V) OHV gasoline direct injection	Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Hyundai Motor	Hydrogen Fuel Cell	Synchronous motor	100 kW (134 hp) synchronous motor	Hyundai Tucson FCV
Fuji Heavy Industries )	2.0 L (122 in³)	Flat-four engine	FA20F DOHC Turbocharged gasoline direct injection	Subaru WRX
Volkswagen	1.8 L (109.8 in³)	Inline-four engine	EA888 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection Valvelift	Volkswagen Golf
Volvo	2.0 L (122 in³)	Inline-four engine	VEP4 DOHC Turbocharged	Volvo S60 T5 FWD Drive-E
2014^[11]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	3.0 L (183 in³)	V6 engine	V6 DOHC Supercharged Fuel Stratified Injection	Audi S5
BMW	3.0 L (183 in³)	Straight-six engine	BMW N57 DOHC Turbocharged diesel	BMW 535d
Chrysler	3.0 L (183 in³)	V6 engine	VM Motori L630 DOHC Turbocharged diesel	Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
Fiat	Electric	Synchronous motor	83 kW (111 hp) synchronous motor	Fiat 500e
Ford	1.0 L (61 in³)	Inline-three engine	1.0L EcoBoost DOHC Ti-VCT Turbocharged	Ford Fiesta
General Motors	2.0 L (122 in³)	Inline-four engine	GM Family B LUZ DOHC Turbocharged diesel	Chevrolet Cruze Diesel
General Motors	6.2 L (378 in³)	V8 engine	LT1 (Generation V) OHV gasoline direct injection	Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Honda	3.5 L (213.5 in³)	V6 engine	Earth Dreams SOHC VTEC	Honda Accord V6
Porsche (Volkswagen Group)	2.7 L (164.7 in³)	Flat-six engine	DOHC gasoline direct injection	Porsche Cayman
Volkswagen	1.8 L (109.8 in³)	Inline-four engine	EA888 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection Valvelift	Volkswagen Jetta
2013^[12]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	3.0 L (183 in³)	V6 engine	V6 DOHC Supercharged Fuel Stratified Injection	Audi S5
BMW	3.0 L (183in³)	Straight-six engine	BMW N55 DOHC Turbocharged	BMW 135is
BMW	2.0 L (122 in³)	Inline-four engine	BMW N20 DOHC gasoline direct injection Turbocharged	BMW 328i
Chrysler	3.6 L (219.6 in³)	V6 engine	naturally aspirated	Ram 1500
Ford	2.0 L (122 in³)	Inline-four engine	2.0L EcoBoost DOHC Ti-VCT gasoline direct injection Turbocharged	Ford Focus ST/Ford Taurus
Ford	5.8 L (355 in³)	V8 engine	Trinity DOHC Supercharged	Shelby GT500
General Motors	2.0 L (122 in³)	Inline-four engine	Ecotec Gen 3 LTG DOHC gasoline direct injection Turbocharged	Cadillac ATS
Honda	2.4 L (146.5 in³)	Inline-four engine	Earth Dreams DOHC i-VTEC gasoline direct injection	Honda Accord Sport
Honda	3.5 L (213.5 in³)	V6 engine	Earth Dreams SOHC VTEC	Honda Accord V6
Fuji Heavy Industries )	2.0 L (122 in³)	Flat-four engine	FA20D DOHC AVCS D4-S direct and port injection	Subaru BRZ
2012^[13]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	3.0 L (183 in³)	V6 engine	V6 DOHC Supercharged Fuel Stratified Injection	Audi A6
BMW	3.0 L (183 in³)	Straight-six engine	BMW N55 DOHC Turbocharged	BMW 335i coupe
BMW	2.0 L (122 in³)	Inline-four engine	BMW N20 DOHC gasoline direct injection Turbocharged	BMW Z4 sDrive 28i
Chrysler	3.6 L (219.6 in³)	V6 engine	naturally aspirated	Chrysler 300S
Ford	2.0 L (122 in³)	Inline-four engine	2.0L EcoBoost DOHC Ti-VCT gasoline direct injection Turbocharged	Ford Edge
Ford	5.0 L (302 in³)	V8 engine	Coyote50 DOHC Ti-VCT	Ford Mustang Boss 302
General Motors	2.0 L (122 in³)	Inline-four engine	Ecotec Gen 2 LHU DOHC gasoline direct injection Turbocharged	Buick Regal GS
Hyundai Motor	1.6 L (97.6 in³)	Inline-four engine	Gamma GDi DOHC gasoline direct injection	Hyundai Accent
Mazda	2.0 L (122 in³)	Inline-four engine	SkyActiv DOHC gasoline direct injection	Mazda3
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	3.5 L (213.5 in³)	V6 engine	VQ 3.5L HEV DOHC electric Hybrid	Infiniti M35h
2011^[14]^[15]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	3.0 L (183 in³)	V6 engine	V6 DOHC Supercharged Fuel Stratified Injection	Audi S4
BMW	3.0 L (183 in³)	Straight-six engine	BMW N55 DOHC Turbocharged	BMW 335i sedan
BMW	1.6 L (97.6 in³)	Inline-four engine	Prince DOHC Turbocharged	Mini Cooper S
Chrysler	3.6 L (213.5 in³)	V6 engine	naturally aspirated	Dodge Avenger
Ford	5.0 L (302 in³)	V8 engine	Coyote50 DOHC Ti-VCT	Ford Mustang GT
General Motors	1.4 L (85.4 in³)	Inline-four engine	TwinPort DOHC electric Hybrid	Chevrolet Volt
Hyundai Motor	5.0 L (305 in³)	V8 engine	Tau GDi CVVT DOHC	Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	Electric	Synchronous motor	80 kW (110 hp) synchronous motor	Nissan Leaf
Volkswagen	2.0 L (122 in³)	Inline-four engine	TDI CR DOHC Turbocharged diesel (Vacated^[16])	Volkswagen Jetta TDI
Volvo	3.0 L (183 in³)	Straight-six engine	T6 DOHC Turbocharged	Volvo S60 T6
2010^[17]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	2.0 L (122 in³)	Inline-four engine	EA888 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection Valvelift	Audi A4
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	3.0 L (183 in³)	V6 engine	V6 DOHC Supercharged Fuel Stratified Injection	Audi S4
BMW	3.0 L (183 in³)	Straight-six engine	BMW M57 DOHC Twin-turbocharged diesel	BMW 335d sedan
Ford	2.5 L (152.5 in³)	Inline-four engine	Duratec 25 DOHC Hybrid	Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford	3.5 L (213.5 in³)	V6 engine	EcoBoost V6 DOHC gasoline direct injection Twin-turbocharged	Ford Taurus SHO
General Motors	2.4 L (146.5 in³)	Inline-four engine	LAF EcoTec DOHC	Chevrolet Equinox
Hyundai Motor	4.6 L (280.7 in³)	V8 engine	Tau MPi CVVT DOHC	Hyundai Genesis
Fuji Heavy Industries )	2.5 L (152.5 in³)	Flat-four engine	EJ255 DOHC Turbocharged	Subaru Legacy GT
Toyota	1.8 L (110 in³)	Inline-four engine	2ZR-FXE Dual VVT-i DOHC Hybrid Synergy Drive	Toyota Prius
Volkswagen	2.0 L (122 in³)	Inline-four engine	TDI CR DOHC Turbocharged diesel (Vacated^[16])	Volkswagen Jetta TDI SportWagen
2009^[18]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	2.0 L	Inline-four engine	EA888 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection Valvelift	Audi A4 Avant
BMW	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	N54B30 DOHC Twin-turbocharged	BMW 135i coupe
BMW	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	BMW M57 DOHC Twin-turbocharged diesel	BMW 335d sedan
Chrysler	5.7 L	V8 engine	Hemi OHV	Dodge Ram/Dodge Challenger R/T
Ford	2.5 L	Inline-four engine	Duratec 25 DOHC Hybrid	Ford Escape Hybrid
General Motors	3.6 L	V6 engine	Direct Injection High-Feature DOHC	Cadillac CTS
Honda	3.5 L	V6 engine	J35 SOHC	Honda Accord Coupe
Hyundai Motor	4.6 L	V8 engine	Tau MPi CVVT DOHC	Hyundai Genesis
Toyota	3.5 L	V6 engine	2GR-FSE DOHC	Lexus IS350
Volkswagen	2.0 L	Inline-four engine	TDI CR DOHC Turbocharged diesel (Vacated^[16])	Volkswagen Jetta TDI
2008^[19]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	2.0 L	Inline-four engine	EA827/EA113 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection	Audi A3
BMW	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	N54B30 DOHC Twin-turbocharged	BMW 335i coupe
Mercedes-Benz	3.0 L	V6 engine	Bluetec DOHC Turbodiesel	Mercedes E320 CDI
Ford	4.6 L	V8 engine	Modular 3V SOHC	Ford Mustang Shelby GT/Bullitt
General Motors	3.6 L	V6 engine	Direct Injection High-Feature DOHC	Cadillac CTS
General Motors	6.0 L	V8 engine	Vortec OHV Hybrid	GMC Yukon Hybrid
Honda	3.5 L	V6 engine	J35 SOHC	Honda Accord Coupe
Mazda	2.3 L	Inline-four engine	MZR DISI DOHC Turbocharged	Mazdaspeed3
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	3.7 L	V6 engine	VQ37VHR DOHC	Infiniti G37
Toyota	3.5 L	V6 engine	2GR-FSE DOHC	Lexus IS350
2007^[20]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	2.0 L	Inline-four engine	EA827/EA113 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection	Audi A3
BMW	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	N52B30 DOHC	BMW Z4 3.0si
BMW	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	N54B30 DOHC Twin-turbocharged	BMW 335i
Mercedes-Benz	3.0 L	V6 engine	Bluetec DOHC Turbodiesel	Mercedes E320 CDI
Chrysler	5.7 L	V8 engine	Hemi Magnum OHV	Chrysler 300C
Ford	4.6 L	V8 engine	Modular 3V SOHC	Ford Mustang Shelby GT
Ford	3.5 L	V6 engine	Duratec 35 DOHC	Lincoln MKX
Mazda	2.3 L	Inline-four engine	MZR DISI DOHC Turbocharged	Mazdaspeed3
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	3.5 L	V6 engine	VQ35HR DOHC	Infiniti G35
Toyota	3.5 L	V6 engine	2GR-FSE DOHC	Lexus IS350
2006^[21]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	2.0 L	Inline-four engine	EA827/EA113 DOHC Turbocharged Fuel Stratified Injection	Audi A3
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	4.2 L	V8 engine	079.D 32V DOHC Fuel Stratified Injection	Audi S4
BMW	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	N52B30 DOHC	BMW 330i
Chrysler	5.7 L	V8 engine	Hemi Magnum OHV	Dodge Charger R/T
Ford	4.6 L	V8 engine	Modular 3V SOHC	Ford Mustang GT
General Motors	2 L	Inline-four engine	Ecotec LSJ DOHC Supercharged	Chevrolet Cobalt SS
General Motors	2.8 L	V6 engine	High-Feature DOHC Turbocharged	Saab 9-3 Aero
Mazda	2.3 L	Inline-four engine	MZR DISI DOHC Turbocharged	Mazdaspeed6
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	3.5 L	V6 engine	VQ35DE DOHC	Infiniti G35 (6-spd MT)
Toyota	3.5 L	V6 engine	2GR-FSE DOHC	Lexus IS350
2005^[22]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	3.2 L	V6 engine	Fuel Stratified Injection DOHC	Audi A6 3.2 Quattro
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	4.2 L	V8 engine	079 40V DOHC	Audi S4 Avant
Chrysler	5.7 L	V8 engine	Hemi OHV	Chrysler 300C (RWD)
Mercedes-Benz	3.2 L	Straight-six engine	OM648 DOHC Turbodiesel	Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI
Ford	4.6 L	V8 engine	Modular 3V SOHC	Ford Mustang GT
General Motors	4.2 L	Straight-six engine	Atlas LL8 DOHC	Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Honda/Acura	3.5 L	V6 engine	J35 SOHC	Acura RL
Honda	3.0 L	V6 engine	J30 SOHC IMA Hybrid	Honda Accord Hybrid
Mazda	1.3 L	Wankel engine	Renesis	Mazda RX-8
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	3.5 L	V6 engine	VQ35DE DOHC	Infiniti G35 Coupe (6-spd MT)
2004^[23]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	4.2 L	V8 engine	079 40V DOHC	Audi S4
BMW	3.2 L	Straight-six engine	S54 DOHC	BMW M3
Chrysler	5.7 L	V8 engine	Hemi OHV	Dodge Ram 1500
Cummins	5.9 L	Straight-six engine	turbodiesel	Dodge Ram HD
General Motors	4.2 L	Straight-six engine	Atlas LL8 DOHC	GMC Envoy 4WD
Honda	3.0 L	V6 engine	J30 SOHC	Honda Accord Coupe (6-spd MT)
Mazda	1.3 L	Wankel engine	Renesis	Mazda RX-8
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	3.5 L	V6 engine	VQ35DE DOHC	Infiniti G35 Sedan
Fuji Heavy Industries )	2.5 L	Flat-four engine	EJ257 DOHC Turbocharged	Subaru Impreza WRX STi
Toyota	1.5 L	Inline-four engine	1NZ-FXE DOHC Hybrid Synergy Drive	Toyota Prius
2003^[24]
BMW	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	M54 DOHC	BMW 330 Ci
BMW	3.2 L	Straight-six engine	S54 DOHC	BMW M3
Chrysler	5.7 L	V8 engine	Hemi OHV	Dodge Ram HD
Ford	6.0 L	V8 engine	turbodiesel	Ford F-Series HD
General Motors	4.2 L	Straight-six engine	Atlas LL8 DOHC	GMC Envoy 4WD
Honda	2.0 L	Inline-four engine	K20A2 DOHC	Acura RSX Type-S
Honda	3.0 L	V6 engine	J30 SOHC	Honda Accord
BMW MINI	1.6 L	Inline-four engine	Tritec SOHC Supercharged	Mini Cooper S
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	3.5 L	V6 engine	VQ35DE DOHC	Infiniti G35 Coupe
Volkswagen Group	1.8 L	Inline-four engine	EA827/EA113 20valve Turbo DOHC Turbocharged	Volkswagen GTI MK4
2002^[25]
BMW	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	M54 DOHC	BMW 330 Ci
BMW	3.2 L	Straight-six engine	S54 DOHC	BMW M3
DaimlerChrysler	5.0 L	V8 engine	M113 E50 SOHC	Mercedes-Benz ML500
Ford	5.4 L	V8 engine	Modular SOHC	Ford F-150 SuperCrew
General Motors	4.2 L	Straight-six engine	Atlas LL8 DOHC	GMC Envoy 4WD
Isuzu (General Motors)	6.6 L	V8 engine	turbodiesel	Chevrolet Silverado HD
Honda	2.0 L	Inline-four engine	K20A2 DOHC	Acura RSX Type-S
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	3.5 L	V6 engine	VQ35DE DOHC	Nissan Altima
Porsche	2.7 L	Flat-six engine	M96.22 DOHC	Porsche Boxster
Volkswagen Group	1.8 L	Inline-four engine	EA827/EA113 20valve Turbo DOHC Turbocharged	Volkswagen Jetta
2001^[26]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	1.8 L	Inline-four engine	EA827/EA113 20valve Turbo DOHC Turbocharged	Audi A4
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	2.7 L	V6 engine	'biturbo' DOHC	Audi allroad quattro
BMW	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	M54 DOHC	BMW 530i
DaimlerChrysler	3.2 L	V6 engine	M112 E32 SOHC	Mercedes-Benz C320
Ford	5.4 L	V8 engine	Triton SOHC	Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition
Isuzu (General Motors)	6.6 L	V8 engine	turbodiesel	GMC Sierra HD
Honda	2.0 L	Inline-four engine	F20C DOHC	Honda S2000
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	3.0 L	V6 engine	VQ30DE DOHC	Nissan Maxima
Porsche	2.7 L	Flat-six engine	M96.22 DOHC	Porsche Boxster
Toyota	1.5 L	Inline-four engine	Toyota Hybrid System	Toyota Prius
2000^[27]
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	2.7 L	V6 engine	'biturbo' DOHC
BMW	3.2 L	Straight-six engine	S52 DOHC
DaimlerChrysler	3.2 L	V6	M112 E32 SOHC
Ford/Jaguar	3.9 L	V8 engine	AJ30 DOHC	Lincoln LS
Ford	5.4 L	V8 engine	Triton SOHC
General Motors	3.5 L	V6 engine	LX5 DOHC	Oldsmobile Intrigue
Honda	2.0 L	Inline-four engine	F20C DOHC	Honda S2000
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	3.0 L	V6 engine	VQ30DE DOHC
Porsche	3.2 L	Flat-six engine	M96.21 DOHC	Porsche Boxster S
Toyota	4.0 L	V8 engine	1UZ-FE DOHC
1999^{[citation needed]}
BMW	2.8 L	Straight-six engine	M52 DOHC
BMW	3.2 L	Straight-six engine	S52 DOHC
Chrysler	4.7 L	V8 engine	PowerTech SOHC
Ford	2.5 L	V6 engine	Duratec SVT DOHC	Ford Contour SVT
Ford	5.4 L	V8 engine	Triton SOHC
General Motors	3.5 L	V6 engine	LX5 DOHC	Oldsmobile Intrigue
General Motors	5.7 L	V8 engine	LS1 OHV
Mercedes-Benz	3.2 L	V6 engine	M112 E32 SOHC
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	3.0 L	V6 engine	VQ30DE DOHC
Toyota	4.0 L	V8 engine	1UZ-FE DOHC
1998^{[citation needed]}
BMW	2.5 L	Straight-six engine	M52 DOHC
BMW	3.2 L	Straight-six engine	S52 DOHC
Ford	2.5 L	V6 engine	Duratec SVT DOHC	Ford Contour SVT
Ford	5.4 L	V8 engine	Triton SOHC
General Motors	5.7 L	V8 engine	LS1 OHV
Mazda	2.3 L	V6 engine	KJ-ZEM DOHC Miller cycle Supercharged	Mazda Millenia
Mercedes-Benz	3.2 L	V6 engine	M112 E32 SOHC
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	3.0 L	V6 engine	VQ30DE DOHC
Toyota	4.0 L	V8 engine	1UZ-FE DOHC
Volkswagen Group	1.8 L	Inline-four engine	EA827/EA113 20valve Turbo DOHC Turbocharged
1997^{[citation needed]}
Audi (Volkswagen Group)	1.8 L	Inline-four engine	EA827/EA113 20valve Turbo DOHC Turbocharged
BMW	3.2 L	Straight-six engine	S52 DOHC
BMW	4.4 L	V8 engine	BMW M62 DOHC
Ford	4.6 L	V8 engine	Modular DOHC
Ford	5.4 L	V8 engine	Triton SOHC
General Motors	3.8 L	V6 engine	3800 Series II
General Motors	4.6 L	V8 engine	Northstar DOHC
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	3.0 L	V6 engine	VQ30DE DOHC
Mazda	2.3 L	V6 engine	KJ-ZEM DOHC Miller cycle Supercharged	Mazda Millenia
Volkswagen Group	1.9 L	Inline-four engine	PD TDI
1996^[28]
BMW	4.4 L	V8 engine	M62 DOHC
BMW	3.2 L	Straight-six engine	S50 DOHC
Ford	4.6 L	V8 engine	Modular DOHC
General Motors	3.8 L	V6 engine	3800 Series II
General Motors	4.6 L	V8 engine	Northstar DOHC
Honda	2.2 L	Inline-four engine	H22A1 DOHC	Honda Prelude VTEC
Mazda	2.3 L	V6 engine	KJ-ZEM DOHC Miller cycle Supercharged	Mazda Millenia
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	3.0 L	V6 engine	VQ30DE DOHC
Saab	2.3 L	Inline-four engine	LPT B234 DOHC Turbocharged	Saab 9000
Toyota	3.0 L	V6 engine	1MZ-FE DOHC	Toyota Avalon
1995^[29]
BMW	4.0 L	V8 engine	M60 DOHC
BMW	3.0 L	Straight-six engine	S50 DOHC
Ford	2.5 L	V6 engine	Duratec 25 DOHC
General Motors	3.8 L	V6 engine	3800 Series II
General Motors	4.6 L	V8 engine	Northstar DOHC
Honda	2.2 L	Inline-four engine	H22A1 DOHC	Honda Prelude VTEC
Mazda	2.3 L	V6 engine	KJ-ZEM DOHC Miller cycle Supercharged	Mazda Millenia
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	3.0 L	V6 engine	VQ30DE DOHC
Saab	2.3 L	Inline-four engine	LPT B234 DOHC Turbocharged	Saab 9000
Volkswagen	2.8 L	VR6 engine	VR6 12v DOHC
20th Century^[30]
General Motors		V8 engine	Chevrolet small-block engine (first generation)
General Motors	3.8 L	V6 engine	Buick 3800 V6 engine
Cadillac	5.1 L	V8 engine	L-Head
Ford	2.9 L	Inline-four engine	Ford Model T engine	Ford Model T
Ford		V8 engine	Flathead
Porsche		Flat-six engine	1964—
BMW		Straight-six engine	1968—
Volkswagen		Flat-four engine	E-motor 1936–2006
Honda		Inline-four engine	ED CVCC
Toyota	4.0 L	V8 engine	UZ DOHC
Toyota	2.2 L	Inline-four engine	Toyota 5SFE engine
Automaker	Engine displacement	Engine configuration	Engine detail	Automobile (credited)

Rankings

Number of times the following makes have received the award (excluding the special 20th century awards):

Make	Awards	Last decade/Post GFC (2009 - )	Notes
General Motors	37	12	includes Isuzu
BMW	36	14	includes Mini
Ford	32	14
Volkswagen Group	26	13	includes Volkswagen, Audi and post-2009 Porsche
Renault-Nissan Alliance )	19	5
Honda	15	7
Chrysler	13	10
Toyota	11	4
Mazda	10	2
Daimler (Mercedes-Benz)	8	1
Hyundai	8	8
Porsche	3	0	Pre-2009 awards counted here prior to VW Group purchase
Fuji Heavy Industries )	4	4
Volvo	2	4
Cummins	1	0
Jaguar Cars	1	1	Shared with Ford
Fiat	1	1

References

^ "Price Cap Eliminated for Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2020-01-17. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
^ "Wards 10 Best Engines Announces Name Change". WardsAuto. 2019-01-16. Retrieved 2019-03-01.
^ "Informa Tech Automotive Group - WardsAuto 10 Best Series". WardsAuto. 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
^ "2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Quick Hits". WardsAuto. 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
^ "All-Inclusive List for 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
^ "2019 Wards 10 Best Engines: Gasoline, Diesel, Electrification Honored". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2018-12-14. Retrieved 2020-02-24.
^ "Mainstream Brands Triumph In Wards 10 Best Engines Honors". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2017-12-14. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
^ "Seven Turbos, Three Hybrids Share Wards 10 Best Engines Honors". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2016-12-12. Retrieved 2016-12-14.
^ "Very Good Year for Powertrains - 2016 Wards 10 Best Engines". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2014-12-10. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
^ "Wards 10 Best Engines 2015". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2014-12-10. Retrieved 2014-12-13.
^ "Wards 10 Best Engines 2014". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2014-01-01.
^ "Wards 10 Best Engines 2013". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
^ "Wards 10 Best Engines 2012". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2012-01-06. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
^ "Wards 10 Best Engines". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2010-12-16. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
^ "Wards 10 Best Engines 2011". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2010-12-16. Retrieved 2011-01-09.
^ ^a ^b ^c "VW to Return 10 Best Awards for Controversial 2.0L TDI". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2015-10-08. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
^ "2010 Wards 10 Best Engines". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2009-12-21. Retrieved 2010-08-09.
^ "Wards Announces 2009 10 Best Engines Winners". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2008-12-05. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "Wards 10 Best Engines Winners Reflect Fuel-Economy Focus (2008)". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2007-12-13. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "Wards Announces 10 Best Engines Winners for 2007". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2006-12-05. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "Wards 10 Best Engines for 2006". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2006-01-04. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "Wards 10 Best Engines 2005". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2005-02-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "Ten Years Of 10 Best Engines (2004)". Wards Dealer Business. WardsDealer.com. 2004-02-01. Retrieved 2009-09-09.
^ "Ten Best Engines (2003)". Wards Dealer Business. WardsDealer.com. 2003-02-01. Retrieved 2009-09-09.
^ "2002 Wards Ten Best Engines". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2002-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "Ten Best Engines (2001)". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2001-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "Ten Best Engines 2000". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
^ "Guts & glory: ten best engine awards". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 1996-01-01. Retrieved 2011-08-13.
^ "The 10 Best Engines of 1995". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 1995-01-01. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
^ "The 10 Best Engines of the 20th Century". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

External links

Wards AutoWorld official website

[1] "Price Cap Eliminated for Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2020-01-17. Retrieved 2020-02-24.

[2] "Wards 10 Best Engines Announces Name Change". WardsAuto. 2019-01-16. Retrieved 2019-03-01.

[3] "Informa Tech Automotive Group - WardsAuto 10 Best Series". WardsAuto. 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2023-03-06.

[4] "2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Quick Hits". WardsAuto. 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2022-07-31.

[5] "All-Inclusive List for 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2020-02-24.

[6] "2019 Wards 10 Best Engines: Gasoline, Diesel, Electrification Honored". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2018-12-14. Retrieved 2020-02-24.

[7] "Mainstream Brands Triumph In Wards 10 Best Engines Honors". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2017-12-14. Retrieved 2018-08-09.

[8] "Seven Turbos, Three Hybrids Share Wards 10 Best Engines Honors". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2016-12-12. Retrieved 2016-12-14.

[9] "Very Good Year for Powertrains - 2016 Wards 10 Best Engines". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2014-12-10. Retrieved 2014-12-13.

[10] "Wards 10 Best Engines 2015". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2014-12-10. Retrieved 2014-12-13.

[11] "Wards 10 Best Engines 2014". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2014-01-01.

[12] "Wards 10 Best Engines 2013". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2012-12-12. Retrieved 2012-12-19.

[13] "Wards 10 Best Engines 2012". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2012-01-06. Retrieved 2012-12-19.

[14] "Wards 10 Best Engines". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2010-12-16. Retrieved 2011-01-09.

[15] "Wards 10 Best Engines 2011". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2010-12-16. Retrieved 2011-01-09.

[wardsauto.com-16] "VW to Return 10 Best Awards for Controversial 2.0L TDI". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2015-10-08. Retrieved 2015-12-03.

[17] "2010 Wards 10 Best Engines". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2009-12-21. Retrieved 2010-08-09.

[18] "Wards Announces 2009 10 Best Engines Winners". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2008-12-05. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[19] "Wards 10 Best Engines Winners Reflect Fuel-Economy Focus (2008)". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2007-12-13. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[20] "Wards Announces 10 Best Engines Winners for 2007". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2006-12-05. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[21] "Wards 10 Best Engines for 2006". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2006-01-04. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[22] "Wards 10 Best Engines 2005". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2005-02-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[23] "Ten Years Of 10 Best Engines (2004)". Wards Dealer Business. WardsDealer.com. 2004-02-01. Retrieved 2009-09-09.

[24] "Ten Best Engines (2003)". Wards Dealer Business. WardsDealer.com. 2003-02-01. Retrieved 2009-09-09.

[25] "2002 Wards Ten Best Engines". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2002-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[26] "Ten Best Engines (2001)". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2001-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[27] "Ten Best Engines 2000". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

[28] "Guts & glory: ten best engine awards". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 1996-01-01. Retrieved 2011-08-13.

[29] "The 10 Best Engines of 1995". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 1995-01-01. Retrieved 2014-04-10.

[30] "The 10 Best Engines of the 20th Century". Wards AutoWorld. WardsAuto.com. 2000-01-01. Retrieved 2009-07-25.

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