EJ20 NA vs FB16
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
FB16
ACCEPTABLE
74/100
+4 points over EJ20 NA
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
EJ20 NA
Subaru
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
FB16
Subaru
Specifications
EJ20 NA
FB16
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
74
Years
1989--2020
2016--present
Displacement
1994 cc
1600 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
113--155 hp
114 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,200
€300--€800
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."
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
EJ20 NA 1
▲ HIGH
Head gasket external leak
FB16 1
● MODERATE
Head gasket weep (less than EJ)