L15B (pre-2019) vs i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5 BEST 85/100
+20 points over L15B (pre-2019)
0 / 100
CAUTION L15B (pre-2019) Honda
0 / 100
BEST i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5 Honda

Specifications

L15B (pre-2019)
i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
CAUTION
BEST
Reliability
65
85
Years
2015--2019
2013--present
Displacement
1498 cc
1498 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Hybrid
Power
174--182 hp
98--131 hp
Known Issues
3
0
Total Risk Cost
€2,300--€6,600
€0--€0

Character

L15B (pre-2019)

"Oil dilution in cold climates — fuel mixes with engine oil. Widespread in northern markets. Software update helps partially."

i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5

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

Issues Comparison

L15B (pre-2019) 3

▲ HIGH
Oil dilution — fuel in oil (cold/short trips) €0--€2,000 0 km--80,000 km
▲ HIGH
Head gasket failures — 2018-2024 Accords €2,000--€4,000 40,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (DI) €300--€600 80,000 km--150,000 km

i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5 0

No documented issues.

Models

L15B (pre-2019) 4

Accord 1.5T CV 2017--2019 Sedan CR-V 1.5T RW 2017--2019 SUV Civic 1.0 VTEC Turbo FC 2016--2019 Hatchback Civic 1.5 VTEC Turbo FC 2015--2019 Hatchback

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
Full L15B (pre-2019) Report Full i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5 Report