2022 V8 5.3L vs 2.7L TURBO SILVERADO 1500 4 CYLINDER REAL WORLD MPG 

Check out the towing test. 10,000lbs with a 4 cylinder! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hcA_lGDRens.html

The 5.3 is downshifting up hill because max torque is at a higher RPM. Nice thing about the turbos is the low end torque. The turbos should get better MPG unless you're towing. Mileage will drop off towing. The 5.3 has had lifter problems. Overall it would be nice to know which of the two engines is most reliable and durable. Thanks for the video. Good info.

MPG testing vs comment section is always a hoot. Anyway. I've had three HD trucks with the 6.0, two trucks with the 5.3, a diesel Colorado and now a 2.7 HO. Worst were the 6.0s (obviously). All 3 of them (04, 06 and a 15) got around 11mpg per tank avg in the winter, 13-14mpg per tank summer. On a long distance trip (NY Thruway) over say 150mi round trip you could squeeze 15-16mpg out of them. The 5.3s. First one was a 2012, the second was a 2019 old body (same as the 2014-2018 style). the 2012 had AFM enabled, got 13-14mpg per tank winter, 16-17mpg per tank summer. The 2019 was AFM disabled and 93/E85 dyno tune. Pre mods it was a 14mpg winter, 17-18mpg summer per tank truck. About the same post mods (except on E85). The 2.7 HO is the second best MPG truck I've had, and feels faster than my 2019 did stock, maybe a hair off it post tune. Its 5049lbs curb weight, where the 19 double cab I think was around 5400lbs. So far I'm running 18mpg per tank winter, 19-21mpg per tank summer. I tried a 100mi MPG loop with it, cruise set at 58 in a 55 zone for about 90mi, the other 10 being city and got 26.9mpg.

I have a 21 Trailboss with the 5.3. Impressive as the 2.7 is, I just couldn't do without the V8 rumble. The first week I had the truck, I installed a Pulsar LT to get rid of the auto start/stop and DFM disable, and who wants their truck to sound like a helicopter...? I also installed a CAI cold air intake and a muffler delete pipe from Summit Racing. Additionally, I changed my throttle response to 20% over factory. I was getting IRL 14-16 mpg prior to the mods. After, I was getting around 13. I then switched fuels and strictly run a Pure 90 no ethanol fuel. It seems to have brought me back up into the 14 mpg avg, and I drive this truck like it's my Vette. The Pulsar was a bit pricey at $500, but I have no buyers remorse. The simple fact in knowing it may just save my lifters, cam, starter, fly wheel, battery and rear end, trumped the price tag. I'm no engineer, but it just seems that spreading the workload over 8 cylinders would be better than spreading it over 4 of them. Seeing as both transmissions can be found in both trucks (no special gear magic). I don't hate on the 4 banger bros out there. Its just a matter of preference I guess, but the fuel savings for me doesn't justify me giving up the sound and seat of the pants feeling you get from a V8.

Love the low tech analysis and how you didn’t waste my time. Thanks

You really need to manually check the fuel mileage. The lie o meter is usually not correct

When people claim that their 5.3 gets 25 -27 mpg. they're either lying or just don't know how to figure gas mileage. I've owned 2 Chevy 4x4 trucks with 5.3 engines. Don't get me wrong, the 5.3 is a great engine, but I've never gotten more than 17 or 18. I know other owners who are getting about the same.

2021 crew cab 4 wheel drive I get 21 on whatever road I drive which makes me question the computer. Love the power of the 2.7 and with 33000 miles have had no issues.

I'm pretty pumped to see what the 2.7 does in the upcoming Colorado.

I've had my 2020 2.7 for just over 20k now and I will get another one when this lease is up. My mileage is not as good as yours but they've done a fair amount of tweaking sine the 1st year. Power is crazy when you think about the engine vs. the weight of the truck. I will admit that if I was buying, I'd still be concerned about longevity.

Great vid. Chevy said the the 2.7T would get better mpg than what the sticker says and this proves that correct.

I test drove a 4wd pickup with this engine back in 2020. I bought something else. The engine is fine. I prefer a diesel engine for the torque properties. This I-4 engine is a good engine! The turbo design is interesting. The 2 cyl mode is a bad thing also. No cylinder deactivation system has proven reliable. But since there are overrides or delete kits available. That is not a deal breaker. What I didn't like, was the transfer case. I have a couple of auto 4wd SUV's in my household. And only the Jeep system with the lever is really tough. The clutch system in my Ford Explorer has worked well. But the Explorer has limited ground clearance. So it sees limited off road adventures. I bought the Explorer for icy roads and snow. Which it has handled incredibly! The GM & Ram auto4wd systems don't have as good a feel.

Thanks for this helpful video! I'm thinking of a truck as a daily driver and dirt bike hauler, but would like something that won't cost a fortune at the pump. Good to know the 2.7L turbo is powerful "enough" for real life and gets good mileage.

I own the 5.3 and was able to borrow the 2.7 for a week or so. 2.7 is not horrible and if you are one who just uses the truck for daily driving then probably okay. My issue is longevity of the turbocharged engine. The truck sounds terrible and from my limited experience it sounds like it’s always working so hard. Personally I would stick with the v8. But I will say the 2.7 is not as bad as I thought it would be

Finally got a chance to drive one of these. I was super excited going into it based on all the reviews. I have to say though I was a bit disappointed. I thought it would feel stronger than it did and overall I felt like the drivetrain was not super smooth and yes the sound is a very odd haha. Still incredibly impressive for a 4-cylinder turbo! Just thought I would like it more. I do feel like it would do much better with the 10 speed that transmission is so incredibly smooth!

Why people watch the video and not subscribe to this great channel, good info brother, thank you !!!

I have two people in my county that had their turbos have to be replaced and they were 2022’s. I bought a 2022 Silverado 2500 crew cab and just put on 800 miles on it now and am averaging 24mpg in Montana and drive 80mph on the freeway and 70mph on the county roads

Cool man. I love the idea of a truck getting reasonable mileage. I use my truck for nothing but cruising around so big tow numbers aren’t a huge deal to me. The Chevy 2.7 motor has always been intriguing to me and I’m glad to see mid 20’s is possible for mileage.

Would like to see a video with you towing your tractor with this truck. I have this engine and would love to see how it performs towing a heavy load like that 😊

I have watched various tests on thex4 cylinder engine yours came out with better milage than most. I buy a truck and keep for a long time. I know they do a lot if testing but the technology is a little scary I am currently driving a 2013 gmc 1500 cast iron 6 4 speed auto I will keep it as long asi can have had virtually no trouble change motor oil and filter everyv3000 miles transmission oil and filter every 30000. Milage 160000 uses no oil use valvoline oil.

I just bought 22 gmc sierra new now I have 5000 miles I get 22 on hiway and I'm not taking it easy doing from 65 to 85 and passing. It is a 5.3

I have a '21 chevy2.7 crew cab 2 wd. I only get 21 mpg on a good day. My commute is 200 miles a day. One of the sensors on the fuel went out and now I am down to 19 mpg. GM knows about the issue and has yet to issue a recall apparently it is a common issue. I asked the mechanic about the check engine light and he told me exactly what was wrong with it without putting it on the computer. All and all it has been a good truck this far, it has 94,000 miles on it and it still runs strong, but not as strong as the V8 or the 3.0i6.

I have owned a 2016 F165 for 6 years. It has 87k miles on it. People think I'm joking when I them I have to slow down to get on the hwy. When I towed my 2001 Cadillac Deville on a Uhaul trailer. I was coming up the on ramp and was amazed how weak the engine was sounding. I had to hit the brakes because I was doing 75 mph when it was time to merge. I have the video if you want to see it. My twin turbo 165 cuin aka 2.7 ecoboost may sound like a minivan but pull like 6.0 liter truck v6. When I'm not towing. If I drive 68 mph with the cruise control on. It will get 26 mpg.

Thanks for feedback on the 8speed trans with the 4cyl. I owned the first year Colorado 2015, and the trans was a hot mess.

My wife drove mine to Myrtle Beach with the grandkids and her drive and she got over 30 miles a gallon

For longevity of the engine outlasting the monthly payment schedule, I will still have the V-8. Buying a full-size pickup for gas mileage makes no sense.

The 2.7L Turbo is mated to a GM built 8-speed gearbox while the 5.3 NA runs through a 10-speed co-engineered w/Ford. It is widely used by both brands in their RWD platforms. Due to programming, efficiency is always a priority and given enough gear ratios, the optimal is not always the tallest. Great review though, I find the 2.7 (the largest 4cylinder still in production) is an amazing product as it provides more torque than the larger V8 and still beats out Ford's smaller V6 EcoBoost option on their F150.

I’m interested in the cost of maintaining each long term. Can a 4cyl turbo tow or drive as long as a 5.3 and not require more maintenance? I have to imagine if you’re towing any amount of weight, you’ll be better off with a 5.3 than a 2.7T. Just like you’d be better off with a duramax than a 5.3

Great comparison. Good to see it's getting the EPA average. I'm considering this but have the usual reliability concerns.

I love the options if you want a fourbanger get yourself one but I like a v8 just don't complain if it ain't what you thought it was going to be

Both of your videos about the these trucks are great.

I like your review on the 2.7L I think the mileage is accurate as stated i’m not worried about a mile or two difference. I’m not worry about longevity. I’ll spin it off as a trade after 30-40K miles buy the 3.0l diesel. I have 5.3L in my suburban and that is definitely a lousy a engine tranny set up for towing, it too has to down shift to hump hills when not towing. 13-15 mpg highway and in town driving. Un decided which one I will purchase first 2.7 or 3.0 diesel.

That’s a good sales pitch for the 4cyl. My 5.3 in my 14” gets about 19-21 depending on tires and who’s driving.

Thanks for the review I’m really tempted to give the 2.7 a shot, I just wish there was more data about one term reliability but the engine is too new to have a sufficient data base of vehicles with 100k plus miles and over

I have a 2021 Silverado 2.7 Custom and total mpg is 18.7 overall for 24000 miles.

I want buy one but I will wait few years to see the i4 reliability… with 150 k or more … for now I keep my 2010 Titan v8

If you don’t have an iron foot the 5.3 will surprise you. I towed about 8k from SoCal to Phoenix averaging about 15-16 MPG

I have a 22 Silverado with the 2.7 turbo.. I get 18.5-20mpg locally.. I live in the poconos.. northeast pa.. when I travel to see family in Colorado and West Virginia, I get 24-27mpg..

It's been noted before that a lot of times when towing/hauling the smaller engines 4 and 6's will get noticeably less gas mileage while the change in gas mileage for the 8's will drop but not as much as the smaller engines.Also wonder how these would fair plowing snow,albeit you should use a 3/4 and up to plow,,,many use to use a 1/2 with no problems,especially for just home use.

That turbo 4 cyl. engine is not too shabby.

I would like to see mileage results from the 2.7 at highway speeds of say 75 to 78 mph. This is where I am constantly passed by darn near everything on the road from tiny compacts to semi's. Driving in this mode is really keeping with the flow of traffic on Interstates 10, 20, 30, and 40 in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas etc. I currently get 21 to 22 from a 3.6 Chevy Colorado. When I get 23, I am ecstatic!

How is the 8 speed transmission on that 2.7? Did GM solve the issues that have plagued this transmission since its inception?

So our 2007 Tahoe with the 5.3 engine and a 4speed! Transmission gets the same or better fuel mileage than a new vehicle with the same size 5.3 motor and a 10speed Transmission???

I’d be concerned about long term dependability with turbocharging/supercharging ei high combustion chamber pressures.Though I’m also concerned about the damage cylinder deactivation does.I can’t believe there’s not more negative reaction to it or embarrassment from GM.Especially since the late 90 early 2000s seamed so bullet proof for 500k miles

Yup ; got 22 mpg coming home last night will my crew cab 5.3 4x4. Had to listen to the Chevy commercial with the sick 4cyl sound on the radio. Translation: epa mpg push -

GM needs a 5.4 liter turbo V8. Basically two 2.7t engines. Imagine the power and torque.

25mpg is great. My 4.3 only get around 20. so you think the 2.7 will tow a mini skid steer? or mini excavator? Im planning on getting a new truck, and I was torn between the 5,3 and 2,7. I test drove a 2.7 gmc, and that thing felt great compated to my 195hp v6. I love the turbo jetsons mobile sound

Might have missed you say this in the video, but were both of these trucks RWD or 4x4? Edit: Nevermind just saw your description that says both 4x4

Wow that’s good fuel economy on 2.7 4 cylinder

The Silverado/Sierra is my favorite 1500 truck … but I prefer the 3.0 diesel. It’s worth the premium …

I'm of the opinion that the debate as to which engine platform, v-8 vs turbocharged I-4 is better, will continue for quite some time, because for many, bigger is better is ingrained in our mind's history. But allow me to add my anecdotal experience, granted that I am talking about a small (2.0 L), turbocharged 4-cylnder SUV. I drove a 2018 VW Tiguan with just over 50K on the odometer 1400 mi in Summer, towing a 800 lb, enclosed U-haul trailer. Typically I average about 35 mpg unloaded in this SUV on the highway. It's not very aerodynamic, and even less so with the trailer I was pulling. I maintained a steady 65 mph during this particular trip, averaging 27-28 mpg. I could merge with highway traffic without a problem, even maintaining a speed of 65 mph climbing Cajon pass in the San Bernardino mountains. The curb weight of the SUV is 3800 lbs. I was pleasantly surprised by the performance of this small 4-cylinder engine.

At those speeds I get around 28 with my 3.0 diesel rst 4x4 21 year

Doesn't the 2.7L turbo require 93 octane fuel while the 5.3L is still using 87 octane? If that is true, does your fuel savings calculation reflect the additional cost?

What would be better? This 2.7 or 5.3 or 6.2 with a 10 speed or 8 speed, I’m looking to lift my 1500 10” and put 40” tires my buddy had the 8 speed transmission and says it lugged he also has the 10” lift with 37” what’s your thoughts. Thank u great videos

I wonder about how long do the ultra-high rpm turbochargers last after warranty is off and expensive out of pocket replacement cost ?? Long ago I had a turbo-diesel VW that easily averaged 48 mpg’s, and got rid of it just before factory warranty expired. In those days, diesel VW’s were in high demand, like a cult following, it had the least depreciation I’ve ever had in a vehicle. The diesel could set outside all night at 18 below and still start.

Because 10 speed is geared different than 8 speed.

I have a 2019 LT crewcab 2WD 5.3 and it gets REAL 20 local and 24+ at 70 MPH 700 mile trip South Carolina to New York Interesting but the Virginia part of the trip ON 95 always gets the best MPG

So to lease a truck that you don't tow much or at all this could be a good truck to lease. Nice video.

I'd be thinking how much will it cost when the turbo will need replacing right after the warranty expires? Won't that more than eat up the gas savings?

Just bought a 2.7 turbo 2023, LOVE IT

Let us know how you feel about it when theirs 150,000 miles on it their might be some different opinions but I don't think it will hold up near as well as the 5.3

What exhaust system do you put on your two point seven leaders

Having to always defend your purchase because everyone knows that is a 4 cylinder.

The 2.7 is a great engine for the Colorado, not sure about it being a good choice for the 1500 Silverado. Might be great if you're not towing heavy. Thanks for the comparison. Cheers.

Eh I think the exhaust note you get with a V8..... to me would be worth the $960 a year 😂 it would be different if V8 we're still getting 15-18 mpg on the highway like they were years ago.

my 18 2.7 ecoboost supercab gets about 24 on the highway averaging above 70mph

You want the best mileage from the 2.7 ho, get it in a Colorado or canyon

I appreciate this review. I can not wait to get ahold of one of these trucks. Can you spec a 2.7L with a 6.5 ft bed ?

I have a 2019 with the 4.3 V6. I just took a 500 mile trip. I got 23 MPG.

I have a 2022 5.3 and it has a ten speed trans. What trans do these trucks have?? A ten speed will downshift more than a six speed!!

Great comparison

Great video. I cant wait for this motor in a midsized truck.

The 2.7 has 8 speed, automatic ninth gear and tent gear, overdrive’s, I believe with the 3.42 . V8 has a 10 speed with three overdrive gears. 7-9-10

The shifting on the hill is a function of gearing And mileage should always be hand calculated The eight speed transmission that comes with the four-cylinder is very problematic ask any GM technician.

The 4 cylinder doesn't have the lifter dropping issues like all the GM V8's do so that's a better choice imo. I actually purchased the Duramax 3.0 for my 21 and I love the thing. Great video..

I had a salesman try to sell me on the small 4 cylinder "it has the same power". Look at it this way; if you have a 10lb package that goes on a 6 foot shelf who has to work harder to get it there the 6 foot guy or the 3 foot guy? They are both doing the same amount of "work", but the smaller guy has to work harder to do the same amount of work. In a truck, give me a large V8 any day, unless its a highway queen.

Which one is more comfortable suspension wise, given that 2.7 is supposedly lighter?

I bet the 4 cylinder turbo ia going to have more issues than the V8 and the second hand value is also going to be lower than the ones with V8's.

Does this 2.7 turbo engine use regular 87octane or higher octane gas

my guess your better off with the 5.3 for longevity there is no benefit to buy the 2.7 turbo truck your looking of having a lot of problems with that 4 cylinder down the road

Thank you for this review...

I have a 2017 1500 crew cab 6 1/2 bed with the 5.3, 6 speed trans and 3.42 rear and I get 17/25 with that. So what did they do to the new V8 to get less mpg ? I thought the 10 speed trans was supposed to be better. I'm just not sure about the 2.7 turbo reliability. I'd like to get a new truck just not sure what to get. This video does help a little. Thanks

I won't have another chevy, cylinder deactivation is garbage, love my reliable Tundra

The 4cyl have more rpm on the highway bc it comes with the 8 speed, the 5.3 have the 10 speed and that’s why it downshifts on the hill, looking for 9 or 8 gear when you already have it on the 4 Cyl and that’s why it didn’t down shit bc it was already on 8 gear

Wait tell you have to do a tear down on the turbos or the engine at 60-80 thousand miles on the 2.7 . The 5.3 will be going a long time after the 2.7 gets melted down for tin cans.

That 4 banger is putting work in lol

Did you have the truck in tow haul mode or normal?

I'm curious if the 4 cly engine feels slow? I live in a city but also drive a truck for landscaping and other truck uses, however i would want to know if I would have any trouble accelerating fast to keep up with traffic or pass people if needed/wanted?

The 3.0 duramax gets 24 to 35 mpg

Wow the 2.7 is impressive

What's the GCWR? I figure there will be a huge difference.

I wonder what has been changed in the 5.3L? My 2018 consistently averages 21.5 mpg combined and up to 25 mpg highway (at posted speed limits, anyway... 😏).

Regular or premium gasoline on the 2022 2.7 ?

This is only good if you are only concerned with MPG. The longterm durability between a V8 and 4cyl is the real question and comparison. No, thank you; I will stick with my V8.

Do you have to use premium with the 4 cylinder? It would negate the extra mileage in California

Not sure where you are going stating that "The V-8 has to downshift more on the hills.....I assume to keep the RPM's lower". If it's downshifting, the RPM's are higher not lower. Not conducive to better MPG's.

Reason why G.M.is number 3 in truck sales.

A 4 cylinder you have to drive it like you're mad all the time. It stays in rich. An 8 has a wider torque curve. Piss on that multiple displacement garbage tho. GM tried the 4 6 8 thing decades ago. People disabled it whenever they could. I prefer stick shift instead of the slush box. An 8 will be more reliable just because less stress on it.

Same mileage I get mostly I have 2022 2.7 have gotten up to 27.3 an towing is great no down shifts doesn't feel like I'm towing anything

They should put the 2.7 in all of their vehicles.