EJ20 Turbo vs FA24

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FA24 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+10 points over EJ20 Turbo
0 / 100
CAUTION EJ20 Turbo Subaru
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FA24 Subaru

Specifications

EJ20 Turbo
FA24
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
72
Years
1994--2020
2019--present
Displacement
1994 cc
2387 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
218--296 hp
260--271 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€3,200--€9,000
€400--€900

Character

EJ20 Turbo

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

FA24

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

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

FA24 1

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

Models

EJ20 Turbo 1

WRX STI 2.5T VA 2014--2021 Sedan

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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