FB16DIT vs FA20DIT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

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

Specifications

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

Character

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."

FA20DIT

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

Issues Comparison

FB16DIT 1

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

FA20DIT 1

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

Models

FB16DIT 1

Levorg VM 2015--2020

FA20DIT 0

No models listed.

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