8AR-FTS vs 1NZ-FE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1NZ-FE BEST 88/100
+13 points over 8AR-FTS
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 8AR-FTS Toyota
0 / 100
BEST 1NZ-FE Toyota

Specifications

8AR-FTS
1NZ-FE
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
75
88
Years
2014--2022
2000--2020
Displacement
1998 cc
1497 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
235--245 hp
105--109 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€900--€1,900
€450--€1,100

Character

8AR-FTS

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

1NZ-FE

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

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-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

8AR-FTS 3

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

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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