44 reliable engines under 1.6L
Looking for a reliable small engine? Here are all 44 engines under 1.6L that score 78/100 or higher on EngineScope, ranked by reliability.
Top 15 ranking
| Rank | Engine | Brand | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1NZ-FXE | Toyota | 92/100 | BEST |
| 2 | 1NZ-FE/FXE | Toyota | 92/100 | BEST |
| 3 | L15A/B | Honda | 88/100 | BEST |
| 4 | 1NZ-FE | Toyota | 88/100 | BEST |
| 5 | MZR 1.6 (Z6) | Mazda | 88/100 | BEST |
| 6 | D-Series | Honda | 86/100 | BEST |
| 7 | 2NZ-FE | Toyota | 86/100 | BEST |
| 8 | K12C DualJet | Suzuki | 85/100 | BEST |
| 9 | i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5 | Honda | 85/100 | BEST |
| 10 | 1KR-FE | Toyota | 85/100 | BEST |
| 11 | L12 | Honda | 84/100 | BUY |
| 12 | 1ZR-FE/FAE | Toyota | 84/100 | BUY |
| 13 | SkyActiv-G 1.5 | Mazda | 84/100 | BUY |
| 14 | K12B DualJet | Suzuki | 84/100 | BUY |
| 15 | M13A | Suzuki | 84/100 | BUY |
#1. 1NZ-FXE (Toyota) — 92/100
1.5L Hybrid I4
Found in: C-HR 1.8 Hybrid, Yaris 1.5 Hybrid
Issues to know about:
- EGR valve carbon fouling (older models) — 100.000 km
- Hybrid battery pack capacity fade — 150.000 km
- Inverter coolant pump failure (older Prius) — 100.000 km
#2. 1NZ-FE/FXE (Toyota) — 92/100
1.5L I4 / Hybrid
Found in: Corolla/Auris, Yaris, Yaris Cross
#3. L15A/B (Honda) — 88/100
1.5L VTEC I4
Found in: Civic, HR-V, Jazz
#4. 1NZ-FE (Toyota) — 88/100
1.5L NA I4
Found in: Yaris 1.0 VVT-i, Yaris 1.3 VVT-i
Issues to know about:
- VVT-i actuator / oil control valve — 80.000 km
- Timing chain stretch (very high mileage) — 180.000 km
#5. MZR 1.6 (Z6) (Mazda) — 88/100
1.6L NA I4
Found in: 2, Mazda3 1.6
Issues to know about:
- Ignition coil pack failure — 80.000 km
- Engine mount wear — 100.000 km
- VVT solenoid clogging — 100.000 km
Generated from EngineScope's reliability database. Reviewed by the editorial team. Methodology →