N16A 1.6 i-DTEC vs e:HEV 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
e:HEV 2.0 BEST 85/100
+17 points over N16A 1.6 i-DTEC
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE N16A 1.6 i-DTEC Honda
0 / 100
BEST e:HEV 2.0 Honda

Specifications

N16A 1.6 i-DTEC
e:HEV 2.0
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
85
Years
2013--2022
2020--present
Displacement
1597 cc
1993 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Power
120--160 hp
143--184 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€900--€2,400
€500--€2,000

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."

e:HEV 2.0

"CR-V/Civic/HR-V hybrid. Dual-motor system. Atkinson cycle = excellent efficiency. Honda hybrid reliability proven."

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

e:HEV 2.0 1

○ MINOR
Hybrid battery capacity fade (long-term) €500--€2,000 150,000 km--250,000 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

e:HEV 2.0 5

Accord 2.0 e:HEV CV 2018--2024 Sedan CR-V 2.0 e:HEV RW 2018--2024 SUV Civic 2.0 e:HEV FL 2021--2024 Hatchback HR-V 1.5 e:HEV RV 2021--2024 SUV Jazz 1.5 e:HEV GR 2020--2024 Hatchback
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