FA20/4U-GSE vs 1NZ-FXE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1NZ-FXE BEST 92/100
+16 points over FA20/4U-GSE
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FA20/4U-GSE Toyota
0 / 100
BEST 1NZ-FXE Toyota

Specifications

FA20/4U-GSE
1NZ-FXE
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
76
92
Years
2012--present
2000--present
Displacement
1998 cc
1497 cc
Layout
H4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Hybrid
Power
200--235 hp
74--78 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,200
€1,200--€4,100

Character

FA20/4U-GSE

"GT86/GR86, BRZ. Subaru/Toyota co-developed boxer. Torque dip at 4000rpm on Gen 1 (fixed in GR86). Oil consumption. Head gasket (Subaru tradition). Good for a boxer."

1NZ-FXE

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

Issues Comparison

FA20/4U-GSE 2

● MODERATE
Head gasket (Subaru heritage) €400--€1,200 100,000 km--200,000 km
○ MINOR
Torque dip at 4000rpm (Gen 1) €0--€0 0 km--0 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

FA20/4U-GSE 1

GT86 ZN6 2012--2021

1NZ-FXE 2

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