1KD-FTV vs A25A-FKS/FXS
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
A25A-FKS/FXS
BEST
88/100
+10 points over 1KD-FTV
0
/ 100
BUY
1KD-FTV
Toyota
0
/ 100
BEST
A25A-FKS/FXS
Toyota
Specifications
1KD-FTV
A25A-FKS/FXS
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
78
88
Years
2000--2015
2018--present
Displacement
2982 cc
2487 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
163--190 hp
203--205 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€4,000
€0--€0
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."
A25A-FKS/FXS
"Camry/RAV4 2.5. Hybrid version gets 50+ mpg. Extremely reliable early data. Toyotas best modern engine."
Issues Comparison
1KD-FTV 2
▲ HIGH
Injector failure (early units 2000-2004)
▲ HIGH
Head gasket if overheated
A25A-FKS/FXS 0
No documented issues.