HR16DE vs VR38DETT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
HR16DE BUY 80/100
+2 points over VR38DETT
0 / 100
BUY HR16DE Nissan
0 / 100
BUY VR38DETT Nissan

Specifications

HR16DE
VR38DETT
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
80
78
Years
2006--2020
2007--2024
Displacement
1598 cc
3799 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
114--117 hp
485--600 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€2,000--€8,000

Character

HR16DE

"Juke/Qashqai/Note engine. Simple chain-driven. Reliable daily. Adequate performance."

VR38DETT

"GT-R R35. Hand-built V6. Incredibly strong internals. Transmission (GR6) is the weak link not engine. Oil changes critical. 800hp+ builds on stock engine common."

Issues Comparison

HR16DE 0

No documented issues.

VR38DETT 1

▲ HIGH
GR6 transmission (not engine) €2,000--€8,000 40,000 km--100,000 km

Models

HR16DE 37

Micra K11 1992--2003 Micra K11 1992--2000 Micra K11 2000--2003 Micra K12 2003--2010 Micra K12 2003--2010 Micra K12 2003--2010 Note E11 2006--2013 Almera N15 1995--2000 Almera N15 1995--2000 Juke F16 2020--present Note E12 2013--2020 Micra K13 2011--2017 Note E12 2013--2020 Micra K13 2010--2017 Note E13 2021--present Qashqai J12 2021--present Qashqai J12 2021--present Qashqai J12 2021--present Qashqai J12 2021--present Qashqai J11 2014--2017 Juke F15 2010--2019 NV200 M20 2010--2022 Note E11 2006--2013 Micra K12 2005--2010 Micra K12 2005--2010 Qashqai J10 2007--2013 Juke F15 2010--2014 Juke F16 2022--present Juke F16 2022--present Almera N16 2000--2006 Primera P11 1996--2001 Primera P12 2002--2008 Almera N16 2000--2006 Almera Tino V10 2000--2006 Primera P11 1999--2001 Almera N16 2000--2006 Primera P12 2002--2008

VR38DETT 7

GT-R R35 2012--2016 GT-R R35 2017--present GT-R R35 2011--2016 GT-R R35 2017--present GT-R R35 2008--2011 GT-R R35 2008--2011 GT-R R35 2017--present
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