Engines having six cylinders have been found under the hood of some of the best cars ever made, so naturally the question arises how does a V6 layout compares to its in-line alternative? Which one would be better in a match with the V6 vs. I6? Today we decided to put these two types of engines in the ultimate match up – V6 vs. I6. It’s time to find out what are all their pros and cons.

Six-cylinder engines have been the power factories in some epic cars over the decades, such as the Toyota Supra, BMW M3, and E-Type Jaguar paving the way for the inline-six engine while cars like Honda NSX, Nissan GTR R35 and Lancia Stratos making a solid ground for the V6 engine into the automotive mentality. Unfortunately, the glory days of the I6 engine seem all but over, with the turbocharged V6 engines still serving as downsized alternatives to V8 engines in current performance cars. This is why we need to reveal all the advantages and disadvantages of each six-cylinder engine setup and why does the V6 engine dominates now. Let’s begin our exploration of the V6 vs. I6 challenge.

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