Engineering:Ward's 10 Best Engines
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Short description: Annual list
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
| Automotive industry | Engine displacement/ electric power source |
Powertrain configuration |
Powertrain detail |
Credited automobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022[3] | ||||
| Acura | 1.5L | Straight-four engine | 1.5L Honda L15CA 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 Hurricane I6-TT GDI | Jeep Grand Wagoneer (WS) |
| Toyota | 3.5L | Hybrid V6 engine | "Dynamic Force" V35A-FTS V6-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 | Pentastar DOHC 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 | LFA1 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 | Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi 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 | Pentastar DOHC mild hybrid eTorque | Ram 1500 |
| Ford | 5.0 L | V8 engine | Coyote DOHC naturally aspirated fuel injection | Ford Mustang GT/Bullitt |
| Ford | 3.0 L | V6 engine | Power Stroke 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 | LFA1 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 | M20A-FXS 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 | Pentastar DOHC and twin electric motor | Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid |
| Ford | 2.7 L | V6 engine | EcoBoost DOHC turbocharged direct injection | Ford F-150 |
| Ford | 5.0 L | V8 engine | Coyote DOHC naturally aspirated fuel injection | Ford Mustang GT |
| Honda | 2.0 L | Straight-four engine | K20C1 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 | VR30DDTT DOHC Twin-turbo | Infiniti Q50 |
| Jaguar | 2.0 L | Straight-four engine | Ingenium AJ200 DOHC turbocharged | Jaguar XF |
| Hyundai | 3.3 L | V6 engine | Lambda II T-GDi DOHC Twin-turbo | Kia Stinger |
| Toyota | 2.5 L | Straight-four engine | A25A-FXS 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 | Pentastar 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 |
| Subaru (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 | Pentastar V6 DOHC VVT 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 |
| Subaru (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 | Pentastar V6 DOHC VVT 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 |
| Nissan (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 | Pentastar V6 DOHC VVT 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 |
| Nissan (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 |
| Subaru (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 | OM642 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 |
| Nissan (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 | OM642 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 |
| Nissan (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 |
| Nissan (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 |
| Nissan (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 | ISB 600 OHV 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 |
| Nissan (Renault-Nissan Alliance) | 3.5 L | V6 engine | VQ35DE DOHC | Infiniti G35 Sedan |
| Subaru (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 | Power Stroke OHV 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 |
| Nissan (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 | Duramax LB7 OHV turbodiesel | Chevrolet Silverado HD |
| Honda | 2.0 L | Inline-four engine | K20A2 DOHC | Acura RSX Type-S |
| Nissan (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 | Duramax LB7 OHV turbodiesel | GMC Sierra HD |
| Honda | 2.0 L | Inline-four engine | F20C DOHC | Honda S2000 |
| Nissan (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 | 1NZ-FXE DOHC 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 |
| Nissan (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 | |
| Nissan (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 | |
| Nissan (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 | |
| Nissan (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 |
| Nissan (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 |
| Nissan (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 | |
| Automotive industry | 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 Saab and Isuzu |
| BMW | 36 | 14 | includes Mini |
| Ford | 32 | 14 | |
| Volkswagen Group | 26 | 13 | includes Volkswagen, Audi and post-2009 Porsche |
| Nissan (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 |
| Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) | 4 | 4 | |
| Volvo | 2 | 4 | |
| Cummins | 1 | 0 | |
| Jaguar Cars | 1 | 1 | Shared with Ford |
| Fiat | 1 | 1 |
See also
- List of motor vehicle awards
- International Engine of the Year
- PACE Award
- World Car of the Year
References
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- Wards AutoWorld official website
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