FB16 vs EJ20 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FB16 ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+4 points over EJ20 NA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FB16 Subaru
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EJ20 NA Subaru

Specifications

FB16
EJ20 NA
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
70
Years
2016--present
1989--2020
Displacement
1600 cc
1994 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
114 hp
113--155 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€800
€400--€1,200

Character

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."

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

FB16 1

● MODERATE
Head gasket weep (less than EJ) €300--€800 100,000 km--200,000 km

EJ20 NA 1

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

Models

FB16 6

XV GP 2012--2017 XV/Crosstrek GT 2017--2023 Impreza GT/GK 2017--2023 XV GT 2018--2023 Impreza GP/GJ 2012--2016 Impreza GK/GT 2017--2023

EJ20 NA 0

No models listed.

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