FB16DIT vs FA24

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FA24 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+2 points over FB16DIT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FB16DIT Subaru
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FA24 Subaru

Specifications

FB16DIT
FA24
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
72
Years
2014--2020
2019--present
Displacement
1600 cc
2387 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
170 hp
260--271 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€500
€400--€900

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."

FA24

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

Issues Comparison

FB16DIT 1

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

FA24 1

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

Models

FB16DIT 1

Levorg VM 2015--2020

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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