Why Does a Three-Cylinder Engine Vibrate While a Five-Cylinder Doesn't?

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DiKayden
07/29/25 5:58pm
Five-cylinder engines and three-cylinder engines have different structures. In a five-cylinder engine, 2.5 cylinders are working during each stroke, which avoids resonance caused by natural frequency. As a result, five-cylinder engines do not produce excessive vibration and shaking like three-cylinder engines. Three-cylinder models: Models include the BMW 318i, Ford Focus, Buick Excelle, Encore, Buick GL6, Chevrolet Cavalier, Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, and Lynk & Co 03. Five-cylinder models: Models equipped with five-cylinder engines include Audi's RS3, TT, RS, as well as Volvo's older S60L and V40.
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