EJ20 Turbo vs FB16
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
FB16
ACCEPTABLE
74/100
+12 points over EJ20 Turbo
0
/ 100
CAUTION
EJ20 Turbo
Subaru
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
FB16
Subaru
Specifications
EJ20 Turbo
FB16
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
74
Years
1994--2020
2016--present
Displacement
1994 cc
1600 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
218--296 hp
114 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€3,200--€9,000
€300--€800
Character
EJ20 Turbo
"WRX/STI legend. Unequal-length headers = boxer rumble. Head gasket concerns. Maintenance-intensive but rewarding."
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 Turbo 2
▲ HIGH
Ringland failure under heavy modification
▲ HIGH
Rod bearing wear (oil quality critical)
FB16 1
● MODERATE
Head gasket weep (less than EJ)