FA24 vs EJ20 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FA24 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+2 points over EJ20 NA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FA24 Subaru
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EJ20 NA Subaru

Specifications

FA24
EJ20 NA
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
70
Years
2019--present
1989--2020
Displacement
2387 cc
1994 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
260--271 hp
113--155 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€900
€400--€1,200

Character

FA24

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

EJ20 NA

"Impreza/Forester NA. Head gasket failure is THE Subaru issue (external leak). Oil consumption. Timing belt (interference). Strong with care. Replace head gaskets proactively."

Issues Comparison

FA24 1

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

EJ20 NA 1

▲ HIGH
Head gasket external leak €400--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

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

EJ20 NA 0

No models listed.

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