FA20/4U-GSE vs 1NZ-FE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1NZ-FE BEST 88/100
+12 points over FA20/4U-GSE
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FA20/4U-GSE Toyota
0 / 100
BEST 1NZ-FE Toyota

Specifications

FA20/4U-GSE
1NZ-FE
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
76
88
Years
2012--present
2000--2020
Displacement
1998 cc
1497 cc
Layout
H4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
200--235 hp
105--109 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,200
€450--€1,100

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-FE

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

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-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

FA20/4U-GSE 1

GT86 ZN6 2012--2021

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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