EE20 vs FB16
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
FB16
ACCEPTABLE
74/100
+16 points over EE20
0
/ 100
CAUTION
EE20
Subaru
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
FB16
Subaru
Specifications
EE20
FB16
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
58
74
Years
2008--2020
2016--present
Displacement
1998 cc
1600 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
147--150 hp
114 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€3,500
€300--€800
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."
FB16
"Impreza V/XV/Crosstrek. Chain driven. Subaru's entry boxer. Head gasket (less severe than EJ). Oil consumption. CVT gearbox is the bigger concern than the engine. Adequate."
Issues Comparison
EE20 2
▲ HIGH
DPF endemic issues in city use
● MODERATE
Head gasket weeping
FB16 1
● MODERATE
Head gasket weep (less than EJ)