10 Best Engines of 2009

Ward's Auto has released its annual list of Ten Best Engines for the new year, and our

first assessment is that it's just as interesting for what isn't present as for what

is. First of all, let's get the official list out of the way:


1.Audi AG: 2.0L TFSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (A4 Avant)


2.BMW AG: 3.0L turbocharged DOHC I-6 (135i Coupe)


3.BMW AG: 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbodiesel (335d)


4.Chrysler LLC: 5.7L Hemi OHV V-8 (Dodge Ram/Challenger R/T)


5.Ford Motor Co.: 2.5L DOHC I-4 HEV (Escape Hybrid)


6.General Motors Corp.: 3.6L DOHC V-6 (Cadillac CTS)


7.Honda Motor Co. Ltd.: 3.5L SOHC V-6 (Accord Coupe)


8.Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.: 4.6L DOHC V-8 (Genesis)


9.Toyota Motor Corp.: 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Lexus IS 350)


10.Volkswagen AG: 2.0L SOHC I-4 Turbodiesel (Jetta TDI)