75 reliable engines under 1.6L
Looking for a reliable small engine? Here are all 75 engines under 1.6L that score 78/100 or higher on EngineScope, ranked by reliability.
Top 15 ranking
| Rank | Engine | Brand | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L12 | Honda | 98/100 | BEST |
| 2 | 1.6 E.torQ | Fiat | 89/100 | BEST |
| 3 | HR12DDR | Nissan | 89/100 | BEST |
| 4 | FB16 | Subaru | 89/100 | BEST |
| 5 | M15A-FXE | Toyota | 89/100 | BEST |
| 6 | Sigma 1.4 | Ford | 89/100 | BEST |
| 7 | SkyActiv-G 1.5 | Mazda | 89/100 | BEST |
| 8 | K7J/K7M | Renault | 89/100 | BEST |
| 9 | FIRE 1.2 8V/16V | Fiat | 88/100 | BEST |
| 10 | MZR 1.6 (Z6) | Mazda | 88/100 | BEST |
| 11 | 2NZ-FE | Toyota | 87/100 | BEST |
| 12 | EA211 1.0 TSI | Volkswagen | 86/100 | BEST |
| 13 | N16A 1.6 i-DTEC | Honda | 85/100 | BEST |
| 14 | K12C DualJet | Suzuki | 85/100 | BEST |
| 15 | 1KR-FE | Toyota | 85/100 | BEST |
#1. L12 (Honda) — 98/100
L12A 1.2 i-DSI / L12B 1.2 i-VTEC
Found in: Jazz
Issues to know about:
- EGR sooting and fouled spark plugs / ignition coils — N/A
#2. 1.6 E.torQ (Fiat) — 89/100
1.6 E.torQ
Found in: 500X, Renegade, Tipo
Issues to know about:
- Oil consumption or oil leaks - owner reports — N/A
#3. HR12DDR (Nissan) — 89/100
1.2 DIG-S Supercharged I3
Found in: Micra, Micra 1.2 DIG-S, Note, Note 1.2 DIG-S
Issues to know about:
- Ignition coil short circuit can stall the engine (recall, cars built 2015-2016) — N/A
- Injector and intake carbon build-up (direct injection, high mileage) — N/A
#4. FB16 (Subaru) — 89/100
FB16 1.6 Boxer
Found in: Impreza, XV, XV/Crosstrek
#5. M15A-FXE (Toyota) — 89/100
1.5 Hybrid Dynamic Force (M15A-FXE)
Found in: 2, Aygo X, LBX, Yaris, Yaris 1.5 Hybrid, Yaris Cross
Issues to know about:
- 12 V battery goes flat (car will not start) — N/A
- EGR cooler leaks coolant into the engine — N/A
Generated from EngineScope's reliability database. Reviewed by the editorial team. Methodology →