These are the 10 best engines for 2017, according to WardsAuto
Efficiency is the name of the game for WardsAuto's 10 Best Engines list this year, as turbochargers and hybrid-electric powertrains dominate the scene. Let's go through the winners in alphabetical order.
BMW 3.0-liter turbocharged I6
BMW's B58 engine made the list last year, and it does again thanks to a bump in power.
BMW 3.0-liter turbocharged I6
You'll find this one tucked under the hood of the BMW M240i (formerly known as the M235i).
Chevrolet 1.5-liter I4 + Electric Powertrain
Chevrolet's extended-range electric powertrain is yet another entrant that appeared on previous lists.
Chevrolet 1.5-liter I4 + Electric Powertrain
This one lives inside the second-generation Chevrolet Volt, which is a much sleeker car than its forebear.
Chrysler 3.6-liter V6 + Hybrid-Electric Powertrain
A newcomer to the WardsAuto list, this is Chrysler's first hybrid minivan powertrain.
Chrysler 3.6-liter V6 + Hybrid-Electric Powertrain
The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid also happens to be the first hybrid minivan ever built, with an EPA-estimated 84 MPGe.
Ford 2.3-liter turbocharged I4
Turbochargers aren't just for thrift, they're also for fun, as evidenced in this new entry to the WardsAuto list.
Ford 2.3-liter turbocharged I4
The Focus RS that houses this four-banger is a real stunner, too.
Honda 2.0-liter I4 + Hybrid-Electric Powertrain
The Accord Hybrid's powertrain is the only traditional hybrid to make the list this year.
Honda 2.0-liter I4 + Hybrid-Electric Powertrain
Several reviewers have recorded real-world fuel economy estimates north of 50 mpg with this bad boy.
Hyundai 1.4-liter turbocharged I4
Hyundai's Kappa four-cylinder engine delivers big fuel economy figures for relatively little money.
Hyundai 1.4-liter turbocharged I4
Living inside the Elantra Eco, it only costs about $22,000 to get up to 40 mpg.
Infiniti 3.0-liter turbocharged V6
Another newcomer this year is Infiniti's 3.0-liter VR-series V6.
Infiniti 3.0-liter turbocharged V6
When living inside the Q50 or Q60, the engine can put out either 300 horsepower or 400, depending on the buyer's preferences.
Mazda 2.5-liter turbocharged I4
This engine marks the first time Mazda mixed its Skyactiv engine tech and a turbocharger.
Mazda 2.5-liter turbocharged I4
The result, as seen in the CX-9 crossover, is V6-like torque with four-banger fuel economy.
Mercedes-Benz 2.0-liter turbocharged I4
WardsAuto added this Mercedes four-pot to the list for its peak torque, which starts at just 1,300 RPM, yet it returns nearly 30 mpg.
Mercedes-Benz 2.0-liter turbocharged I4
You can find this engine in several variations of Mercedes-Benz product, like the C300, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabriolet and E300.
Volvo 2.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged I4
What happens when you mix Volvo's excellent twin-charged motor with a bigger turbo and beefier supporting parts? You end up on this list, that's what happens.
Volvo 2.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged I4
This supercharged and turbocharged masterpiece lives inside Volvo's hopped-up V60 Polestar.