8AR-FTS vs 2ZR-FE/FAE/FXE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2ZR-FE/FAE/FXE BEST 88/100
+13 points over 8AR-FTS
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 8AR-FTS Toyota
0 / 100
BEST 2ZR-FE/FAE/FXE Toyota

Specifications

8AR-FTS
2ZR-FE/FAE/FXE
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
75
88
Years
2014--2022
2007--present
Displacement
1998 cc
1798 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
235--245 hp
128--147 hp
Known Issues
3
0
Total Risk Cost
€900--€1,900
€0--€0

Character

8AR-FTS

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

2ZR-FE/FAE/FXE

"Current Corolla/Auris engine. Also hybrid (FXE). Incredibly reliable. Zero drama. 300k+ km."

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

2ZR-FE/FAE/FXE 0

No documented issues.

Models

8AR-FTS 3

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

2ZR-FE/FAE/FXE 18

Avensis T270 2009--2018 Corolla/Auris E180 2012--2018 Corolla/Auris E150 2006--2012 Avensis T270 2009--2018 Corolla/Auris E150 2006--2012 C-HR AX10 2016--2024 Prius XW50 2015--2023 C-HR AX40 2024--present Corolla Cross XG10 2022--present Swace — 2020--present CT ZWA10 2011--2022 Prius XW30 2009--2015 Corolla E210 2019--present Corolla/Auris E180 2013--2018 Corolla 1.6 VVT-i E160 2012--2018 Sedan Prius 1.8 Hybrid ZVW30 2009--2015 Hatchback Prius 1.8 Hybrid ZVW50 2015--2022 Hatchback RAV4 2.0 VVT-i XA30 2005--2012 SUV
Full 8AR-FTS Report Full 2ZR-FE/FAE/FXE Report