FA20/4U-GSE vs 2ZR-FE/FAE/FXE

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2ZR-FE/FAE/FXE BEST 88/100
+12 points over FA20/4U-GSE
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FA20/4U-GSE Toyota
0 / 100
BEST 2ZR-FE/FAE/FXE Toyota

Specifications

FA20/4U-GSE
2ZR-FE/FAE/FXE
Brand
Toyota
Toyota
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
76
88
Years
2012--present
2007--present
Displacement
1998 cc
1798 cc
Layout
H4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
200--235 hp
128--147 hp
Known Issues
2
0
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."

2ZR-FE/FAE/FXE

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

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

2ZR-FE/FAE/FXE 0

No documented issues.

Models

FA20/4U-GSE 1

GT86 ZN6 2012--2021

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
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