B-Series vs R20A

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
B-Series BEST 88/100
+3 points over R20A
0 / 100
BEST B-Series Honda
0 / 100
BEST R20A Honda

Specifications

B-Series
R20A
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
BEST
BEST
Reliability
88
85
Years
1989--2001
2006--2018
Displacement
1797 cc
1997 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
160--200 hp
150--155 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€80--€250

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."

R20A

"Civic/CR-V/Accord engine. Proven, smooth. No major issues. Good all-rounder."

Issues Comparison

B-Series 1

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

R20A 1

○ MINOR
VTEC solenoid / oil pressure switch €80--€250 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

B-Series 2

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

R20A 27

Civic EJ/EK 1996--2000 Civic EJ/EK 1997--2000 Civic EJ/EK 1997--2000 CR-V RD1 1997--2001 Accord CG/CH 1998--2002 Accord CL/CM 2003--2008 Accord CU/CW 2008--2015 CR-V RE 2007--2011 Accord CL/CM 2004--2008 FR-V BE 2005--2009 Civic EP/EU 2002--2005 CR-V RD4-7 2004--2006 Civic FN/FK 2005--2011 CR-V RE 2007--2011 Accord CU/CW 2008--2015 Accord CU/CW 2008--2015 CR-V RM 2012--2015 Civic FK/FB 2012--2017 FR-V BE 2004--2009 Civic FN/FK 2005--2011 CR-V RE 2007--2011 Accord CU/CW 2008--2015 CR-V RM 2012--2017 Accord 2.0 i-VTEC CR 2012--2017 Sedan City 1.5 i-VTEC GM 2013--2020 Sedan HR-V 1.5 VVT-i RU 2015--2021 SUV Jazz 1.3 i-VTEC GK 2015--2020 Hatchback
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