N16A 1.6 i-DTEC vs i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5 BEST 85/100
+17 points over N16A 1.6 i-DTEC
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE N16A 1.6 i-DTEC Honda
0 / 100
BEST i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5 Honda

Specifications

N16A 1.6 i-DTEC
i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
85
Years
2013--2022
2013--present
Displacement
1597 cc
1498 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Power
120--160 hp
98--131 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€900--€2,400
€0--€0

Character

N16A 1.6 i-DTEC

"Civic IX/X, HR-V, CR-V. Honda's Euro diesel. DPF. DMF. EGR. Injector issues on high mileage. Biturbo N16A2 version more powerful but complex. Adequate diesel, not class-leading."

i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5

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

Issues Comparison

N16A 1.6 i-DTEC 2

▲ HIGH
DPF in city driving €400--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Dual-mass flywheel €500--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km

i-DCD / e:HEV 1.5 0

No documented issues.

Models

N16A 1.6 i-DTEC 6

Civic FK/FB 2013--2017 Civic FC/FK Mk10 2017--2022 HR-V RU 2015--2018 CR-V RM 2013--2017 CR-V RW 2018--2021 CR-V RM 2015--2017

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
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