What Your Engine Type Says About Your Car

Dec 15, 2018

Our team at Classic Toyota understand how challenging it can be to purchase a new car. Fortunately, we are a Toyota dealership that believes in 100% customer satisfaction and will go above and beyond to answer all questions you may have. One of the many questions we receive surround the topic of engine types.

Determining the best kind of engine for your car can be quite overwhelming, we understand that. There are many engine types out there, but typically car buyers have an option between a four-cylinder, V6 or V8 engine. A car with a four-cylinder engine is usually going to be smaller, and in many cases, more fuel efficient. An example of a fuel-sipping, compact, four-cylinder engine car is the sleek, reliable, and ever-popular Toyota Camry. The 2019 model of this compact car gets an incredible 29 mpg in the city and 41 on the highway, making it the perfect commuter car.

Although not all Toyota drivers are a fan of the compact and fuel-conscious. These are the kind of drivers who believe bigger is better; and regarding power, they aren’t wrong. Take the Toyota Highlander for instance, which sports a V6 engine as standard. This SUV may guzzle gas, getting a meager 20 mpg city and 26 highway, although what it lacks in fuel efficiency it carries through in performance, boasting 185 horsepower beneath the hood. This Toyota SUV is also much larger than its four-cylinder counterpart, which means more room for friends and cargo.

In truth, no engine type is superior, as it all depends on what you want out of your car. At Classic Toyota in Waukegan, IL we stress this point to all of our curious customers. Whether you’re an avid camper or a day-commuter, our team can help you find the vehicle and engine type that fits all of your automotive needs.