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Top 3 most efficient 4-cylinder engines from Japanese manufacturers in 2024!

Discover the Japanese mechanical gems that thrill the hearts of enthusiasts. Honda, Mazda and Toyota/Subaru reveal their strengths for an unforgettable driving experience. Immerse yourself in the world of supercharged 4-cylinder engines!

Honda bets on the sports hybrid

The manufacturer Honda has bet on electrification on the European market, offering an almost exclusively hybrid range. But there’s no question of neglecting performance! The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder unit that equips the Civic, CR-V and ZR-V develops a power of 143 hp. Coupled with a 184 hp electric motor, it offers a dynamic driving experience while containing consumption.

Purists are not left out with the supercharged Civic Type R and its 2.0-liter turbo with 329 hp at 6,500 rpm for a maximum torque of 420 Nm. Enough to set the asphalt on fire!

  • Civic, CR-V, ZR-V: 2.0 liters 143 hp + electric 184 hp
  • Civic Type R: 2.0 liter turbo 329 hp

Mazda and its Skyactiv-G blocks

Mazda hasn’t said its last word on gasoline engines. The Skyactiv-G range offers its 4-cylinder engine from 1.5 to 2.5 liters for powers ranging from 75 to 194 hp. M Hybrid technology, a micro-hybrid system, reduces consumption and emissions while maintaining the driving pleasure dear to the brand.

These blocks brilliantly animate the different versions of the Mazda 3, 6 and CX-30. A cocktail of pleasure, performance and efficiency that appeals to a wide clientele.

The atmospheric flat-4, Toyota/Subaru signature

Their name is synonymous with pure sportiness: the Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ make the hearts of Sunday drivers beat faster. Their 2.4-liter naturally aspirated flat-4 delivers 234 spirited horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. Enough to propel the Japanese bombs from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 226 km/h.

Mated to a precise 6-speed manual gearbox, this engine offers incomparable driving sensations. A treat for fans of light and playful sports cars.

  • 234 hp at 7000 rpm
  • 250 Nm from 3700 to 6600 rpm
  • 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds
  • 226 km/h top speed

In the year 2024, Honda, Mazda and Toyota/Subaru prove that the 4-cylinder engine still has great pages to write. Performance, efficiency, driving pleasure: these Japanese manufacturers tick all the boxes for our greatest happiness. There is no doubt that their creations will continue to thrill us for a long time, both on the road and on the track!