1NZ-FE vs 1KR-FE
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
1NZ-FE
BEST
88/100
+3 points over 1KR-FE
0
/ 100
BEST
1NZ-FE
Toyota
0
/ 100
BEST
1KR-FE
Toyota
Specifications
1NZ-FE
1KR-FE
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
BEST
BEST
Reliability
88
85
Years
2000--2020
2004--2020
Displacement
1497 cc
998 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
105--109 hp
68--72 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€450--€1,100
€0--€0
Character
1NZ-FE
"Yaris/Vitz workhorse. Chain-driven. Simple, efficient. Nearly unkillable. Oil changes and go."
1KR-FE
"Aygo/Yaris city engine. Simple, light, cheap to run. Timing chain. 200k+ km easy."
Issues Comparison
1NZ-FE 2
○ MINOR
VVT-i actuator / oil control valve
○ MINOR
Timing chain stretch (very high mileage)
1KR-FE 0
No documented issues.