EE20 vs FA24

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FA24 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+14 points over EE20
0 / 100
CAUTION EE20 Subaru
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FA24 Subaru

Specifications

EE20
FA24
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
58
72
Years
2008--2020
2019--present
Displacement
1998 cc
2387 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
147--150 hp
260--271 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€3,500
€400--€900

Character

EE20

"Impreza/XV/Forester diesel. Only Boxer diesel ever mass produced. DPF issues endemic in city use. EGR failures. Head gasket (Subaru tradition). Niche engine with limited specialist knowledge."

FA24

"Outback XT/WRX (2022+)/BRZ Turbo. Larger displacement = more relaxed. Promising early data."

Issues Comparison

EE20 2

▲ HIGH
DPF endemic issues in city use €500--€2,000 40,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Head gasket weeping €500--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km

FA24 1

○ MINOR
Timing chain — best modern Subaru €400--€900 150,000 km--∞

Models

EE20 0

No models listed.

FA24 7

GR86 ZN8 2022--present BRZ ZD8 2022--present BRZ ZD8 2022--present WRX VB 2022--present Forester 2.5i XT SK 2018--2024 SUV Legacy 2.5i BN 2020--2024 Sedan Outback 2.5i BN 2020--2024 Wagon
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