131 reliable engines under 2.0L
Looking for a reliable small engine? Here are all 131 engines under 2.0L 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 | R20A | Honda | 98/100 | BEST |
| 3 | EW10 2.0 | PSA | 93/100 | BEST |
| 4 | K20Z4 | Honda | 92/100 | BEST |
| 5 | 2.0 8V | Volkswagen | 91/100 | BEST |
| 6 | 1.6 E.torQ | Fiat | 89/100 | BEST |
| 7 | Skyactiv-X 2.0 | Mazda | 89/100 | BEST |
| 8 | HR12DDR | Nissan | 89/100 | BEST |
| 9 | FB16 | Subaru | 89/100 | BEST |
| 10 | VEP4 2.0 48V MHEV (B4/B5/B6) | Volvo | 89/100 | BEST |
| 11 | M15A-FXE | Toyota | 89/100 | BEST |
| 12 | Sigma 1.4 | Ford | 89/100 | BEST |
| 13 | SkyActiv-G 1.5 | Mazda | 89/100 | BEST |
| 14 | M264 | Mercedes-Benz | 89/100 | BEST |
| 15 | M43 | BMW | 89/100 | 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. R20A (Honda) — 98/100
2.0L i-VTEC I4
Found in: Accord, Accord 2.0 i-VTEC, CR-V
Issues to know about:
- Catalytic converter and lambda sensor damage (poor fuel) — N/A
- VTEC solenoid / oil pressure switch — 80.000 km
#3. EW10 2.0 (PSA) — 93/100
EW10 2.0 16V (RFN/RFJ/RFK)
Found in: 206, 307, 406, 407, 607
Issues to know about:
- Exhaust manifold cracking (first engines) — N/A
- Ignition coil failure — N/A
- Unstable idle (dirty throttle body or idle control valve) — N/A
#4. K20Z4 (Honda) — 92/100
K20Z4 2.0 i-VTEC (Civic Type R FN2)
Found in: Civic
Issues to know about:
- Engine mounts wear early — N/A
- Valve clearances out of adjustment - tappet noise — N/A
- Oil consumption at higher mileage — N/A
#5. 2.0 8V (Volkswagen) — 91/100
2.0 8V (AZJ/AQY)
Found in: Alhambra, Fabia, Golf, Octavia, Superb, Transporter
Issues to know about:
- Ignition coil pack failure — N/A
- Timing belt - keep to the change interval — N/A
- Oil consumption (piston rings or valve-stem seals) — N/A
Generated from EngineScope's reliability database. Reviewed by the editorial team. Methodology →