EJ20 NA vs FA24
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
FA24
ACCEPTABLE
72/100
+2 points over EJ20 NA
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
EJ20 NA
Subaru
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
FA24
Subaru
Specifications
EJ20 NA
FA24
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
72
Years
1989--2020
2019--present
Displacement
1994 cc
2387 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
113--155 hp
260--271 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,200
€400--€900
Character
EJ20 NA
"Impreza/Forester NA. Head gasket failure is THE Subaru issue (external leak). Oil consumption. Timing belt (interference). Strong with care. Replace head gaskets proactively."
FA24
"Outback XT/WRX (2022+)/BRZ Turbo. Larger displacement = more relaxed. Promising early data."
Issues Comparison
EJ20 NA 1
▲ HIGH
Head gasket external leak
FA24 1
○ MINOR
Timing chain — best modern Subaru
Models
EJ20 NA 0
No models listed.