L15B (post-2019) vs D-Series

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D-Series BEST 86/100
+8 points over L15B (post-2019)
0 / 100
BUY L15B (post-2019) Honda
0 / 100
BEST D-Series Honda

Specifications

L15B (post-2019)
D-Series
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
78
86
Years
2019--present
1986--2005
Displacement
1498 cc
1590 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
174--182 hp
75--160 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."

D-Series

"Civic workhorse. SOHC/DOHC variants. D16 VTEC models are peppy. Simple, cheap, nearly indestructible. Timing belt (interference) — replace on schedule. Millions made worldwide."

Issues Comparison

L15B (post-2019) 2

○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI, improved cooling) €300--€600 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain (long-life, oil dependent) €400--€900 150,000 km--∞

D-Series 1

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

Models

L15B (post-2019) 4

Accord 1.5T CV LCI 2019--2024 Sedan CR-V 1.5T RW LCI 2019--2022 SUV Civic 1.0 VTEC Turbo FC LCI 2019--2021 Hatchback Civic 1.5 VTEC Turbo FL 2021--2024 Hatchback

D-Series 0

No models listed.

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