Which is better, a three-cylinder engine or a four-cylinder engine?

[MacChristian]

Four-cylinder engines are generally better. The differences between three-cylinder and four-cylinder engines are as follows: Size and weight differences: Three-cylinder engines are smaller and lighter, saving space in the car and making vehicle layout more convenient. Four-cylinder engines are heavier and larger in size. Fuel consumption differences: Three-cylinder engines have smaller displacement and are more fuel-efficient. Four-cylinder engines have one more cylinder than three-cylinder engines, making them relatively less fuel-efficient. Power differences: Three-cylinder turbocharged engines have a narrower torque platform, making them prone to insufficient power. Four-cylinder engines provide relatively more sufficient power. Cost differences: Three-cylinder engines have a simpler structural design, lower production costs, and cheaper maintenance and repairs. Four-cylinder engines have higher production costs.