FB25 vs EJ20 NA

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FB25 ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+4 points over EJ20 NA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FB25 Subaru
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EJ20 NA Subaru

Specifications

FB25
EJ20 NA
Brand
Subaru
Subaru
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
70
Years
2010--present
1989--2020
Displacement
2498 cc
1994 cc
Layout
H4
H4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
175--182 hp
113--155 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€400--€1,200

Character

FB25

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

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

FB25 0

No documented issues.

EJ20 NA 1

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

Models

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

EJ20 NA 0

No models listed.

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