Toyota Auris engines

Toyota Auris is a Japanese small family car produced since 2006 by Toyota Motor Corporation. The car is based on the Toyota Corolla platform and has body modifications of the hatchback and station wagon. In 2012, the second generation of the model was released, and for 2018-19. it is planned to launch the 3rd generation based on the Toyota New Global Architecture platform. The name of the car comes from the Latin designation for gold – Aurum. The car is manufactured in European and Asian versions in the UK and Japan, respectively.

The Toyota Auris was offered with 15 engines since 2006 (5 diesel, 10 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.2 to 2.2 liters, power output from 68 to 218 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 6 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1ND-TV (about 300,000 km).

Toyota Auris engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Toyota Auris 1 (E150) 2006–2012
Toyota 1NZ-FE1.5 L R4105–115 hppetrolchain3.7 L~200,000 km
Toyota 2ZR-FE2006–20121.8 L R4130–140 hppetrolchain4.2 L~250,000 km
Toyota 1ZR-FE2006–20121.6 L R4120–125 hppetrolchain4.2 L~300,000 km
Toyota 4ZZ-FE2006–20081.4 L R495 hppetrolchain3.7 L~200,000 km
Toyota 1ND-TV2006–20121.4 L R468–90 hpdiesel, turbochain4.8 L~300,000 km
Toyota 2AD-FHV2006–20122.2 L R4170–177 hpdiesel, turbochain6.5 L~250,000 km
Toyota 1AD-FTV2006–20122.0 L R4122–127 hpdiesel, turbochain6.7 L~250,000 km
Toyota 1NR-FE2008–20121.3 L R495–101 hppetrolchain3.4 L~200,000 km
Toyota 2ZR-FXE2009–20121.8 L R495–99 hppetrolchain4.2 L~300,000 km
Toyota 2ZR-FAE2009–20121.8 L R4140–150 hppetrolchain4.2 L~250,000 km
Toyota 1ZR-FAE2009–20121.6 L R4128–132 hppetrolchain4.2 L~250,000 km
Toyota Auris 2 (E180) 2015–present
Toyota 1NZ-FE1.5 L R4105–115 hppetrolchain3.7 L~200,000 km
Toyota 8NR-FTS2015–present1.2 L R4115 hppetrol, turbochain4.4 L~200,000 km
BMW N47D202015–20182.0 L R4116–218 hpdiesel, turbochain5.2 L~250,000 km
Toyota 1WW2015–20181.6 L R4112 hpdiesel, turbochain5.2 L~250,000 km
Toyota Auris 3 (E210) 2018–present
Toyota M20A-FKS2018–present2.0 L R4170–178 hppetrolchain4.3 L~250,000 km

Toyota Auris engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Toyota Auris?

Toyota Auris 1 (E150) (2006–2012): Toyota 1NZ-FE, Toyota 2ZR-FE, Toyota 1ZR-FE, Toyota 4ZZ-FE, Toyota 1ND-TV, Toyota 2AD-FHV, Toyota 1AD-FTV, Toyota 1NR-FE, Toyota 2ZR-FXE, Toyota 2ZR-FAE and Toyota 1ZR-FAE; Toyota Auris 2 (E180) (2015–present): Toyota 1NZ-FE, Toyota 8NR-FTS, BMW N47D20 and Toyota 1WW; Toyota Auris 3 (E210) (2018–present): Toyota M20A-FKS.

Which Toyota Auris engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Toyota Auris engines are: Toyota 1ND-TV — about 300,000 km; Toyota 1ZR-FE — about 300,000 km; Toyota 2ZR-FXE — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Toyota Auris engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: BMW N47D20 — 5.2 L (5W-30); Toyota 1AD-FTV — 6.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 1ND-TV — 4.8 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 1NR-FE — 3.4 L (5W-20); Toyota 1NZ-FE — 3.7 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 1WW — 5.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 1ZR-FAE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 1ZR-FE — 4.2 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2AD-FHV — 6.5 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 2ZR-FAE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 2ZR-FE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 2ZR-FXE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 4ZZ-FE — 3.7 L (5W-30); Toyota 8NR-FTS — 4.4 L (0W-20); Toyota M20A-FKS — 4.3 L (0W-20).

Does the Toyota Auris have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: BMW N47D20, Toyota 1AD-FTV, Toyota 1ND-TV, Toyota 1NR-FE, Toyota 1NZ-FE, Toyota 1WW, Toyota 1ZR-FAE, Toyota 1ZR-FE, Toyota 2AD-FHV, Toyota 2ZR-FAE, Toyota 2ZR-FE, Toyota 2ZR-FXE, Toyota 4ZZ-FE, Toyota 8NR-FTS and Toyota M20A-FKS.

Was the Toyota Auris available with a diesel engine?

Yes: BMW N47D20, Toyota 1AD-FTV, Toyota 1ND-TV, Toyota 1WW and Toyota 2AD-FHV.

Engine details

Toyota 1NZ-FE

Toyota 1NZ-FE

1999–present · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 105–115 hp · chain

The most famous problem of this series is oil consumption after 100 thousand km. There are many reasons for this: wear of…

Toyota 1ND-TV

Toyota 1ND-TV

2002–present · 1.4 L R4 · diesel · 68–90 hp · chain

Diesels of the first years of production suffered from a violation of the tightness of the junction of the head and block.…

Toyota 1AD-FTV

Toyota 1AD-FTV

2005–2018 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 122–127 hp · chain

The most famous problem of such diesel engines is the regular breakdown of the cylinder head gasket. These motors also suffer from…

Toyota 2AD-FHV

Toyota 2AD-FHV

2005–2015 · 2.2 L R4 · diesel · 170–177 hp · chain

First of all, engines from this line are known for regular breakdown of the cylinder head gasket and frequent erosion of the…

Toyota 1ZR-FE

Toyota 1ZR-FE

2006–present · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 120–125 hp · chain

The motor is considered the most reliable in the series, because the capricious Valvematic system is not here, however, in the first…

Toyota 2ZR-FE

Toyota 2ZR-FE

2006–present · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 130–140 hp · chain

Most often, car owners with such an engine complain about a progressive oil burner.

BMW N47D20

BMW N47D20

2007–present · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 116–218 hp · chain

The most famous problem of the motor in stretching the timing chain on runs up to 100,000 km.

Toyota 2ZR-FAE

Toyota 2ZR-FAE

2007–present · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 140–150 hp · chain

Most often, owners complain about high oil consumption.

Toyota 1NR-FE

Toyota 1NR-FE

2008–present · 1.3 L R4 · petrol · 95–101 hp · chain

A number of owners claim a small oil burner that grows with mileage.

Toyota 1ZR-FAE

Toyota 1ZR-FAE

2009–present · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 128–132 hp · chain

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

Toyota 2ZR-FXE

Toyota 2ZR-FXE

2009–present · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 95–99 hp · chain

The bulk of complaints about this engine are somehow related to lubricant consumption.

Toyota 1WW

Toyota 1WW

2014–2018 · 1.6 L R4 · diesel · 112 hp · chain

The known weak point of this diesel is the short life of the timing chain, and replacing it is expensive because the…

Toyota 8NR-FTS

Toyota 8NR-FTS

2015–present · 1.2 L R4 · petrol · 115 hp · chain

A number of owners complain about progressive oil combustion from the first kilometers.

Toyota M20A-FKS

Toyota M20A-FKS

2018–present · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 170–178 hp · chain

So far, the bulk of complaints on specialized forums are related to its noisy work.

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