8AR-FTS vs 1NZ-FXE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1NZ-FXE BEST 92/100
+17 points over 8AR-FTS
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 8AR-FTS Toyota
0 / 100
BEST 1NZ-FXE Toyota

Specifications

8AR-FTS
1NZ-FXE
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
75
92
Years
2014--2022
2000--present
Displacement
1998 cc
1497 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Hybrid
Power
235--245 hp
74--78 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€900--€1,900
€1,200--€4,100

Character

8AR-FTS

"Toyota first turbo in decades. Conservative tune. Used in Lexus IS/NX. Reliable but not exciting."

1NZ-FXE

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

Issues Comparison

8AR-FTS 3

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup on intake valves €400--€800 60,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure €300--€600 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Turbo wastegate rattle €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 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

8AR-FTS 3

Lexus IS 200t XE30 2015--2020 Sedan NX 200t AGZ10 2014--2017 SUV NX 300 AGZ15 2017--2021 SUV

1NZ-FXE 2

C-HR 1.8 Hybrid X10 2016--2022 SUV Yaris 1.5 Hybrid XP130 2012--2020 Hatchback
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