FA20DIT vs FA24

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FA24 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+2 points over FA20DIT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FA20DIT Subaru
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FA24 Subaru

Specifications

FA20DIT
FA24
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
72
Years
2014--2021
2019--present
Displacement
1998 cc
2387 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
268 hp
260--271 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,200--€3,000
€400--€900

Character

FA20DIT

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

FA24

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

Issues Comparison

FA20DIT 1

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

FA24 1

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

Models

FA20DIT 0

No models listed.

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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