FA20/4U-GSE vs 2NZ-FE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2NZ-FE BEST 86/100
+10 points over FA20/4U-GSE
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FA20/4U-GSE Toyota
0 / 100
BEST 2NZ-FE Toyota

Specifications

FA20/4U-GSE
2NZ-FE
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
76
86
Years
2012--present
1999--2011
Displacement
1998 cc
1299 cc
Layout
H4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
200--235 hp
86--87 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,200
€0--€0

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."

2NZ-FE

"Yaris. Chain driven. VVT-i. Toyota reliability standard. Oil consumption at extreme mileage only. Zero drama. Perfect city car. May run forever."

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

2NZ-FE 1

○ MINOR
Near-zero issues €0--€0 0 km--0 km

Models

FA20/4U-GSE 1

GT86 ZN6 2012--2021

2NZ-FE 2

Yaris XP10 1999--2005 Yaris XP90 2005--2011
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