1KD-FTV vs 1NZ-FE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1NZ-FE BEST 88/100
+10 points over 1KD-FTV
0 / 100
BUY 1KD-FTV Toyota
0 / 100
BEST 1NZ-FE Toyota

Specifications

1KD-FTV
1NZ-FE
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
78
88
Years
2000--2015
2000--2020
Displacement
2982 cc
1497 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
163--190 hp
105--109 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€4,000
€450--€1,100

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-FE

"Yaris/Vitz workhorse. Chain-driven. Simple, efficient. Nearly unkillable. Oil changes and go."

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-FE 2

○ MINOR
VVT-i actuator / oil control valve €150--€400 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain stretch (very high mileage) €300--€700 180,000 km--∞

Models

1KD-FTV 0

No models listed.

1NZ-FE 3

Yaris 1.0 VVT-i XP130 2011--2020 Hatchback Yaris 1.0 VVT-i XP90 2005--2011 Hatchback Yaris 1.3 VVT-i XP90 2005--2011 Hatchback
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