19 reliable engines under 1.4L
Looking for a reliable small engine? Here are all 19 engines under 1.4L that score 78/100 or higher on EngineScope, ranked by reliability.
Top 15 ranking
| Rank | Engine | Brand | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2NZ-FE | Toyota | 86/100 | BEST |
| 2 | K12C DualJet | Suzuki | 85/100 | BEST |
| 3 | 1KR-FE | Toyota | 85/100 | BEST |
| 4 | L12 | Honda | 84/100 | BUY |
| 5 | K12B DualJet | Suzuki | 84/100 | BUY |
| 6 | M13A | Suzuki | 84/100 | BUY |
| 7 | Gamma 1.4 MPI (G4FA) | Hyundai/Kia | 80/100 | BUY |
| 8 | D4F | Renault | 80/100 | BUY |
| 9 | E7J | Renault | 80/100 | BUY |
| 10 | K14D SHVS | Suzuki | 80/100 | BUY |
| 11 | FIRE 1.2 | Fiat | 78/100 | BUY |
| 12 | Sigma 1.25 | Ford | 78/100 | BUY |
| 13 | C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 | Opel | 78/100 | BUY |
| 14 | FIRE 1.4 | Fiat | 78/100 | BUY |
| 15 | 4G13 | Mitsubishi | 78/100 | BUY |
#1. 2NZ-FE (Toyota) — 86/100
2NZ-FE 1.3
Found in: Yaris
Issues to know about:
- Near-zero issues — N/A
#2. K12C DualJet (Suzuki) — 85/100
1.2L NA I4
Found in: Alto, Baleno, Celerio, Ignis, Jimny, Liana, S-Cross, SX4 S-Cross
#3. 1KR-FE (Toyota) — 85/100
1.0L I3
Found in: 107, 108, Aygo, Aygo 1.0, Aygo X, C1, Yaris
#4. L12 (Honda) — 84/100
L12A/L12B 1.2
Found in: Jazz
Issues to know about:
- No significant issues — N/A
#5. K12B DualJet (Suzuki) — 84/100
1.2L NA I4
Found in: Baleno 1.2 DualJet, Ignis 1.2 DualJet, Jimny 1.3 VVT, Swift 1.2, Swift 1.2 DualJet
Issues to know about:
- Accessory belt / tensioner (age) — 80.000 km
- Timing chain (routine, very long life) — 150.000 km
Generated from EngineScope's reliability database. Reviewed by the editorial team. Methodology →