N16A 1.6 i-DTEC vs D-Series

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D-Series BEST 86/100
+18 points over N16A 1.6 i-DTEC
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE N16A 1.6 i-DTEC Honda
0 / 100
BEST D-Series Honda

Specifications

N16A 1.6 i-DTEC
D-Series
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
86
Years
2013--2022
1986--2005
Displacement
1597 cc
1590 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
120--160 hp
75--160 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€900--€2,400
€200--€400

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."

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

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

D-Series 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 80,000 km--100,000 km

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

D-Series 0

No models listed.

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