N16A 1.6 i-DTEC vs R20A

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
R20A BEST 85/100
+17 points over N16A 1.6 i-DTEC
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE N16A 1.6 i-DTEC Honda
0 / 100
BEST R20A Honda

Specifications

N16A 1.6 i-DTEC
R20A
Brand
Honda
Honda
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
85
Years
2013--2022
2006--2018
Displacement
1597 cc
1997 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
120--160 hp
150--155 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€900--€2,400
€80--€250

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."

R20A

"Civic/CR-V/Accord engine. Proven, smooth. No major issues. Good all-rounder."

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

R20A 1

○ MINOR
VTEC solenoid / oil pressure switch €80--€250 80,000 km--150,000 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

R20A 27

Civic EJ/EK 1996--2000 Civic EJ/EK 1997--2000 Civic EJ/EK 1997--2000 CR-V RD1 1997--2001 Accord CG/CH 1998--2002 Accord CL/CM 2003--2008 Accord CU/CW 2008--2015 CR-V RE 2007--2011 Accord CL/CM 2004--2008 FR-V BE 2005--2009 Civic EP/EU 2002--2005 CR-V RD4-7 2004--2006 Civic FN/FK 2005--2011 CR-V RE 2007--2011 Accord CU/CW 2008--2015 Accord CU/CW 2008--2015 CR-V RM 2012--2015 Civic FK/FB 2012--2017 FR-V BE 2004--2009 Civic FN/FK 2005--2011 CR-V RE 2007--2011 Accord CU/CW 2008--2015 CR-V RM 2012--2017 Accord 2.0 i-VTEC CR 2012--2017 Sedan City 1.5 i-VTEC GM 2013--2020 Sedan HR-V 1.5 VVT-i RU 2015--2021 SUV Jazz 1.3 i-VTEC GK 2015--2020 Hatchback
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