3ZZ/4ZZ vs 1NZ-FE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1NZ-FE BEST 88/100
+6 points over 3ZZ/4ZZ
0 / 100
BUY 3ZZ/4ZZ Toyota
0 / 100
BEST 1NZ-FE Toyota

Specifications

3ZZ/4ZZ
1NZ-FE
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
82
88
Years
2002--2008
2000--2020
Displacement
1598 cc
1497 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
97--110 hp
105--109 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€500
€450--€1,100

Character

3ZZ/4ZZ

"Corolla E120. VVT-i. Chain driven. Typical Toyota reliability. Oil consumption at very high mileage. Almost zero drama. Boring but brilliant."

1NZ-FE

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

Issues Comparison

3ZZ/4ZZ 1

○ MINOR
Oil consumption at very high mileage €0--€500 200,000 km--300,000 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

3ZZ/4ZZ 1

Corolla E120 2002--2006

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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