L15B (post-2019) vs B-Series
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
B-Series
BEST
88/100
+10 points over L15B (post-2019)
0
/ 100
BUY
L15B (post-2019)
Honda
0
/ 100
BEST
B-Series
Honda
Specifications
L15B (post-2019)
B-Series
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
78
88
Years
2019--present
1989--2001
Displacement
1498 cc
1797 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
174--182 hp
160--200 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,500
€200--€400
Character
L15B (post-2019)
"Oil dilution fix applied. Updated piston rings and software. Civic/CR-V/Accord. Good daily now."
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."
Issues Comparison
L15B (post-2019) 2
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI, improved cooling)
○ MINOR
Timing chain (long-life, oil dependent)
B-Series 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference)