L15B (pre-2019) vs R20A

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
R20A BEST 85/100
+20 points over L15B (pre-2019)
0 / 100
CAUTION L15B (pre-2019) Honda
0 / 100
BEST R20A Honda

Specifications

L15B (pre-2019)
R20A
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
CAUTION
BEST
Reliability
65
85
Years
2015--2019
2006--2018
Displacement
1498 cc
1997 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
174--182 hp
150--155 hp
Known Issues
3
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,300--€6,600
€80--€250

Character

L15B (pre-2019)

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

R20A

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

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

R20A 1

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

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
Full L15B (pre-2019) Report Full R20A Report