B-Series vs i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
B-Series BEST 88/100
+3 points over i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5
0 / 100
BEST B-Series Honda
0 / 100
BEST i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5 Honda

Specifications

B-Series
i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
BEST
BEST
Reliability
88
85
Years
1989--2001
2013--present
Displacement
1797 cc
1498 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Hybrid
Power
160--200 hp
98--131 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€0--€0

Character

B-Series

"Civic VTi/Integra Type R. High-revving VTEC legends. Forged internals on Type R variants. 8,500+ rpm. Extremely reliable if not abused. One of the greatest engine families ever."

i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5

"Jazz/HR-V/Civic hybrid. Extremely efficient. Dual-motor system. Battery proven to last."

Issues Comparison

B-Series 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 80,000 km--100,000 km

i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5 0

No documented issues.

Models

B-Series 2

Accord CG/CH 1998--2002 Civic FK/FB 2012--2017

i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5 4

Jazz GE/GG 2011--2015 CR-Z ZF1/ZF2 2010--2016 HR-V RV 2022--present Jazz GR/GS 2020--present
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