L15B (pre-2019) vs e:HEV 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
e:HEV 2.0 BEST 85/100
+20 points over L15B (pre-2019)
0 / 100
CAUTION L15B (pre-2019) Honda
0 / 100
BEST e:HEV 2.0 Honda

Specifications

L15B (pre-2019)
e:HEV 2.0
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
CAUTION
BEST
Reliability
65
85
Years
2015--2019
2020--present
Displacement
1498 cc
1993 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Hybrid
Power
174--182 hp
143--184 hp
Known Issues
3
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,300--€6,600
€500--€2,000

Character

L15B (pre-2019)

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

e:HEV 2.0

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

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

e:HEV 2.0 1

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

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

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
Full L15B (pre-2019) Report Full e:HEV 2.0 Report