FB16DIT vs FB25

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FB25 ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+4 points over FB16DIT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FB16DIT Subaru
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FB25 Subaru

Specifications

FB16DIT
FB25
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
74
Years
2014--2020
2010--present
Displacement
1600 cc
2498 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
170 hp
175--182 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€500
€0--€0

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."

FB25

"Outback/Forester. More torque than FB20. Same oil consumption concern. Good with regular checks."

Issues Comparison

FB16DIT 1

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

FB25 0

No documented issues.

Models

FB16DIT 1

Levorg VM 2015--2020

FB25 33

Forester SJ 2013--2018 Outback BS 2015--2020 Legacy BM/BR 2009--2014 Outback BR 2010--2014 XV GP 2012--2017 Impreza GD/GG 2009--2012 Legacy BL/BP 2008--2009 Outback BP 2008--2009 Forester SH 2008--2013 Legacy BE/BH 1998--2003 Outback BH 1998--2003 Legacy BM/BR 2009--2014 Outback BR 2010--2014 Outback BP 2004--2009 Legacy BL/BP 2003--2009 Impreza GD/GG 2006--2007 Forester SH 2008--2013 Legacy BM/BR 2009--2014 Outback BP 2005--2009 Forester SG 2005--2008 Impreza GR/GV 2008--2014 Impreza GD/GG 2004--2007 WRX VA 2014--2019 WRX VA 2014--2018 Impreza GE/GH 2008--2014 Outback BH 2000--2003 Outback BP 2004--2009 Legacy BL/BP 2003--2009 Outback BS 2015--2020 Outback BR 2010--2014 Outback BT 2021--present Legacy BN/BS 2014--2020 Outback BS 2015--2020
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