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