L15B/C Turbo VTEC vs D-Series
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
D-Series
BEST
86/100
+8 points over L15B/C Turbo VTEC
0
/ 100
BUY
L15B/C Turbo VTEC
Honda
0
/ 100
BEST
D-Series
Honda
Specifications
L15B/C Turbo VTEC
D-Series
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
78
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
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€4,600--€5,250
€200--€400
Character
L15B/C Turbo VTEC
"Honda 1.5 turbo with direct injection from the Civic X, CR-V (2018-2023 in Europe), HR-V Sport and US Accord. Two known issues: fuel can dilute the oil on short, cold trips (2016-2018 cars needed a software update; 2019 cars got it from the factory), and owners in the US and Canada allege coolant leaks past the head gasket on 2016-2022 cars. Check the oil level and smell, and look for coolant loss."
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 2
▲ HIGH
Fuel dilution of the engine oil on short cold trips (software fix)
▲ HIGH
Coolant leak past the head gasket - misfire, overheating (alleged, class actions)
D-Series 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference)