L15B/C Turbo VTEC vs D-Series
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
D-Series
BEST
86/100
+11 points over L15B/C Turbo VTEC
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
L15B/C Turbo VTEC
Honda
0
/ 100
BEST
D-Series
Honda
Specifications
L15B/C Turbo VTEC
D-Series
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
75
86
Years
2015--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
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€200--€400
Character
L15B/C Turbo VTEC
"Civic X/XI turbo. Oil dilution concern in cold climates (fuel mixing with oil). Otherwise solid."
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/C Turbo VTEC 0
No documented issues.
D-Series 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference)