FA20DIT vs FB16DIT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 70/100
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FA20DIT Subaru
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FB16DIT Subaru

Specifications

FA20DIT
FB16DIT
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
70
Years
2014--2021
2014--2020
Displacement
1998 cc
1600 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
268 hp
170 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,200--€3,000
€0--€500

Character

FA20DIT

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

FB16DIT

"Levorg. Turbocharged version of FB16. Chain driven. CVT only. Turbo reliable. Oil consumption. Head gasket less of a concern than EJ turbo. Good all-rounder."

Issues Comparison

FA20DIT 1

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

FB16DIT 1

● MODERATE
Oil consumption €0--€500 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

FA20DIT 0

No models listed.

FB16DIT 1

Levorg VM 2015--2020
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