EJ20 Turbo vs FA20DIT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FA20DIT ACCEPTABLE 70/100
+8 points over EJ20 Turbo
0 / 100
CAUTION EJ20 Turbo Subaru
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FA20DIT Subaru

Specifications

EJ20 Turbo
FA20DIT
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
70
Years
1994--2020
2014--2021
Displacement
1994 cc
1998 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
218--296 hp
268 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€3,200--€9,000
€1,200--€3,000

Character

EJ20 Turbo

"WRX/STI legend. Unequal-length headers = boxer rumble. Head gasket concerns. Maintenance-intensive but rewarding."

FA20DIT

"WRX engine (non-STI). Direct injection turbo boxer. Carbon buildup. Better than EJ but still needs attention."

Issues Comparison

EJ20 Turbo 2

▲ HIGH
Ringland failure under heavy modification €2,000--€6,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Rod bearing wear (oil quality critical) €1,200--€3,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

FA20DIT 1

● MODERATE
Rod bearing wear — heavy use €1,200--€3,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

EJ20 Turbo 1

WRX STI 2.5T VA 2014--2021 Sedan

FA20DIT 0

No models listed.

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