B-Series vs e:HEV 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
B-Series BEST 88/100
+3 points over e:HEV 2.0
0 / 100
BEST B-Series Honda
0 / 100
BEST e:HEV 2.0 Honda

Specifications

B-Series
e:HEV 2.0
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
BEST
BEST
Reliability
88
85
Years
1989--2001
2020--present
Displacement
1797 cc
1993 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Hybrid
Power
160--200 hp
143--184 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€500--€2,000

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."

e:HEV 2.0

"CR-V/Civic/HR-V hybrid. Dual-motor system. Atkinson cycle = excellent efficiency. Honda hybrid reliability proven."

Issues Comparison

B-Series 1

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

e:HEV 2.0 1

○ MINOR
Hybrid battery capacity fade (long-term) €500--€2,000 150,000 km--250,000 km

Models

B-Series 2

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

e:HEV 2.0 5

Accord 2.0 e:HEV CV 2018--2024 Sedan CR-V 2.0 e:HEV RW 2018--2024 SUV Civic 2.0 e:HEV FL 2021--2024 Hatchback HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RV 2021--2024 SUV Jazz 1.5 e:HEV GR 2020--2024 Hatchback
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