Higher reliability score
1NZ-FXE BEST 92/100
+14 points over 1KD-FTV
0 / 100
BUY 1KD-FTV Toyota
0 / 100
BEST 1NZ-FXE Toyota

Specifications

1KD-FTV
1NZ-FXE
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
78
92
Years
2000--2015
2000--present
Displacement
2982 cc
1497 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Power
163--190 hp
74--78 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€4,000
€1,200--€4,100

Character

1KD-FTV

"Land Cruiser/Hilux. Legendary diesel. Injector failure on early units (2000-2004). Head gasket concern if overheated. Post-2005 much improved. Used worldwide in tough conditions."

1NZ-FXE

"Original Prius/Aqua/Yaris Hybrid. Atkinson cycle + electric motor. Millions of taxis prove 500k+ km is routine."

Issues Comparison

1KD-FTV 2

▲ HIGH
Injector failure (early units 2000-2004) €600--€2,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
Head gasket if overheated €800--€2,000 100,000 km--250,000 km

1NZ-FXE 3

● MODERATE
Inverter coolant pump failure (older Prius) €200--€600 100,000 km--200,000 km
● MODERATE
Hybrid battery pack capacity fade €800--€3,000 150,000 km--250,000 km
○ MINOR
EGR valve carbon fouling (older models) €200--€500 100,000 km--180,000 km

Models

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