Glossary / General

four cylinders

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Too Afraid to Ask

A four-cylinder engine is a type of car engine that has four small parts called cylinders. These engines are usually smaller and can save fuel while still providing good power.

Technical Definition

A four-cylinder engine is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders, which is common in many compact and midsize cars. They are often praised for their balance of power and fuel efficiency.

Hear It Discussed

"especially get with the six cylinder versions. [2983.4s] You might have a harder time finding them for under thirty. [2985.8s] But I know the four cylinders you can get all day long."
No School Like The Old School, e-Trons Off Your Mind, Bringing Family Together | Episode 1,049 Everyday Driver Car Debate 49:43

"[2360.1s] There's like 100 of them, right? [2361.6s] More than that, I'm sure. [2363.9s] 99 of the 100 are four cylinders for six grand. [2368.5s] And then there's one Project 8."
Porsche Sells Bugatti, US Bans Chinese Cars, Trouble At Stellantis And More! THIS CAR POD EP109! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 39:23

"The four cylinders today are better performers than the six-cylinder was that you got in 2010."
Car Pro Radio Show July 18 26 Hour 1 CarPro Radio Show 13:04