Toyota Belta engines

Toyota Belta is a Japanese car of the subcompact class of the Toyota Motor Corporation line. Produced from 2005 to 2016. The model is known under this name in Japan; in the USA and Australia – Toyota Yaris; in other Asian markets – Toyota Vios. The Belta model in the Japanese domestic market is unrivaled in the typical subcompact sedan body style. The car was manufactured until the summer of 2012, but then the production of its analogue (Toyota Yaris) was launched in Australia.

The Toyota Belta was offered with 4 engines between 2005 and 2016 (4 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 1.5 liters, power output from 68 to 115 hp. All of them use a timing chain. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 2NZ-FE (about 250,000 km).

Toyota Belta engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Toyota Belta 1 (XP90) 2005–2016
Toyota 2SZ-FE2005–20161.3 L R482–88 hppetrolchain3.4 L~250,000 km
Toyota 1KR-FE2005–20121.0 L R368–71 hppetrolchain3.1 L~200,000 km
Other Toyota Belta engines generation not specified
Toyota 1NZ-FE1999–present1.5 L R4105–115 hppetrolchain3.7 L~200,000 km
Toyota 2NZ-FE1999–present1.3 L R480–90 hppetrolchain3.7 L~250,000 km

Toyota Belta engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Toyota Belta?

Toyota Belta 1 (XP90) (2005–2016): Toyota 2SZ-FE and Toyota 1KR-FE.

Which Toyota Belta engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Toyota Belta engines are: Toyota 2NZ-FE — about 250,000 km; Toyota 2SZ-FE — about 250,000 km; Toyota 1KR-FE — about 200,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Toyota Belta engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1KR-FE — 3.1 L (5W-20); Toyota 1NZ-FE — 3.7 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2NZ-FE — 3.7 L (5W-30); Toyota 2SZ-FE — 3.4 L (5W-30).

Does the Toyota Belta have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Toyota 1KR-FE, Toyota 1NZ-FE, Toyota 2NZ-FE and Toyota 2SZ-FE.

Was the Toyota Belta available with a diesel engine?

No, all Toyota Belta engines in our database run on petrol.

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 2NZ-FE

Toyota 2NZ-FE

1999–present · 1.3 L R4 · petrol · 80–90 hp · chain

Toyota 2SZ-FE

Toyota 2SZ-FE

1999–2016 · 1.3 L R4 · petrol · 82–88 hp · chain

Many problems with the motor can be avoided if you use high-quality oil.

Toyota 1KR-FE

Toyota 1KR-FE

2004–present · 1.0 L R3 · petrol · 68–71 hp · chain

Most often, owners complain about strong vibrations and knocks at work.

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