Honda Torneo engines

The Honda Torneo is a Japanese mid-range sedan car manufactured by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. from 1997 to 2002. The car is analogous with some differences Honda Accord sedan in the 6th generation. Translated from Spanish, the name of the car sounds like “tournament”. Unlike its base, the Torneo was equipped with a more expensive package and had a unique design. In 2000, a new sports modification was released – Euro R for the European market.

The Honda Torneo was offered with 4 engines between 1997 and 2001 (4 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.8 to 2.2 liters, power output from 90 to 220 hp. All of them use a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Honda F20B (about 330,000 km).

Honda Torneo engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Honda Torneo 1997–2001
Honda F20A1997–20012.0 L R490–152 hppetrolbelt3.8 L~300,000 km
Other Honda Torneo engines generation not specified
Honda H22A1991–20022.2 L R4185–220 hppetrolbelt4.8 L~300,000 km
Honda F20B1993–20022.0 L R4135–200 hppetrolbelt4.2 L~330,000 km
Honda F18B1993–20021.8 L R4135–140 hppetrolbelt3.8 L~320,000 km

Honda Torneo engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Honda Torneo?

Honda Torneo (1997–2001): Honda F20A.

Which Honda Torneo engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Honda Torneo engines are: Honda F20B — about 330,000 km; Honda F18B — about 320,000 km; Honda F20A — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Honda Torneo engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Honda F18B — 3.8 L (5W-30); Honda F20A — 3.8 L (5W-30); Honda F20B — 4.2 L (5W-30); Honda H22A — 4.8 L (5W-30).

Does the Honda Torneo have a timing belt or chain?

Timing belt: Honda F18B, Honda F20A, Honda F20B and Honda H22A. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Honda Torneo available with a diesel engine?

No, all Honda Torneo engines in our database run on petrol.

Engine details

Honda F20A

Honda F20A

1989–2002 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 90–152 hp · belt

The most famous problem of these units is oil burn after 100,000 km.

Honda H22A

Honda H22A

1991–2002 · 2.2 L R4 · petrol · 185–220 hp · belt

These engines are very reliable, but they are often criticized for progressive oil consumption.

Honda F18B

Honda F18B

1993–2002 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 135–140 hp · belt

Most of all, car owners complain about lubricant and coolant leaks.

Honda F20B

Honda F20B

1993–2002 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 135–200 hp · belt

Most often, car owners with this engine complain about oil consumption.

Models with the same engines

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