VW TDI makes the best engine list as well

Ward's Auto named its top 10 engines for 2009. In making the 10 Best Engines list, Ward's tested 32 different engines, which consisted of the 2008 winners and all-new or significantly improved engines. The stipulations for the engines are that they must be available in a U.S.-production vehicle on sale no later than the first quarter of 2009 and must be priced no higher than $54,000.

Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2009 (engine and tested vehicle)

* Audi: 2.0L TFSI turbocharged DOHC I-4 (A4 Avant)
* BMW: 3.0L turbocharged DOHC I-6 (135i Coupe)
* BMW: 3.0L DOHC I-6 turbodiesel (335d)
* Chrysler: 5.7L Hemi OHV V-8 (Dodge Ram/Challenger R/T)
* Ford: 2.5L DOHC I-4 HEV (Escape Hybrid)
* GM: 3.6L DOHC V-6 (Cadillac CTS)
* Honda: 3.5L SOHC V-6 (Accord Coupe)
* Hyundai: 4.6L DOHC V-8 (Genesis)
* Toyota: 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Lexus IS 350)
* Volkswagen: 2.0L SOHC I-4 turbodiesel (Jetta TDI)