Toyota Verso engines

Toyota Verso is a Japanese compact van from Toyota Motor Corporation. Manufactured since 2009. The Verso was recognized as the safest in its class in Euro NCAP tests in 2010. The car is sold in Europe, South Africa and the Middle East. The car is not sold in Japan and the USA due to a direct competitor – Toyota RAV4. In China, the car is known as the Toyota E’Z, and in Denmark, the Toyota Sportsvan.

The Toyota Verso was offered with 6 engines since 2006 (4 diesel, 2 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.6 to 2.2 liters, power output from 112 to 218 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 4 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the BMW N47D20 (about 250,000 km).

Toyota Verso engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Toyota Verso AR10 2006–2009
Toyota 2AD-FTV2006–20092.2 L R4136–150 hpdiesel, turbochain6.5 L~250,000 km
Toyota 1AD-FTV2006–20092.0 L R4122–127 hpdiesel, turbochain6.7 L~250,000 km
Toyota Verso R20 2009–present
Toyota 2ZR-FAE2009–present1.8 L R4140–150 hppetrolchain4.2 L~250,000 km
Toyota 1ZR-FAE2009–present1.6 L R4128–132 hppetrolchain4.2 L~250,000 km
Toyota Verso 1 (AR20) 2014–2018
BMW N47D202014–20182.0 L R4116–218 hpdiesel, turbochain5.2 L~250,000 km
Toyota Verso 3 (AR20) 2014–2018
Toyota 1WW2014–20181.6 L R4112 hpdiesel, turbochain5.2 L~250,000 km

Toyota Verso engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Toyota Verso?

Toyota Verso AR10 (2006–2009): Toyota 2AD-FTV and Toyota 1AD-FTV; Toyota Verso R20 (2009–present): Toyota 2ZR-FAE and Toyota 1ZR-FAE; Toyota Verso 1 (AR20) (2014–2018): BMW N47D20; Toyota Verso 3 (AR20) (2014–2018): Toyota 1WW.

Which Toyota Verso engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Toyota Verso engines are: BMW N47D20 — about 250,000 km; Toyota 1AD-FTV — about 250,000 km; Toyota 1WW — about 250,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Toyota Verso 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 1WW — 5.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 1ZR-FAE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 2AD-FTV — 6.5 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 2ZR-FAE — 4.2 L (5W-20).

Does the Toyota Verso have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: BMW N47D20, Toyota 1AD-FTV, Toyota 1WW, Toyota 1ZR-FAE, Toyota 2AD-FTV and Toyota 2ZR-FAE.

Was the Toyota Verso available with a diesel engine?

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

Engine details

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-FTV

Toyota 2AD-FTV

2005–2018 · 2.2 L R4 · diesel · 136–150 hp · chain

A well-known problem of the motor is the erosion of the mating surfaces of the block with the cylinder head and the…

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 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 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…

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