Toyota Yaris engines

Toyota Yaris is a Japanese compact car manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation since 1999. Since 2011, the 3rd generation of the model has been produced. Since 2013, based on Toyota Vios for the Asian market, an Asian version of the car has been launched, assembled in China, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam. The name of the car comes from the word Charis – the ancient Greek goddess of joy and fun. In the domestic Japanese market, cars are known under the designation Vitz (from the German “joke”).

The Toyota Yaris was offered with 14 engines since 1999 (13 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.0 to 1.8 liters, power output from 68 to 140 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 1ND-TV (about 300,000 km).

Toyota Yaris engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Toyota Yaris XP10 1999–2005
Toyota 1NZ-FE1.5 L R4105–115 hppetrolchain3.7 L~200,000 km
Toyota 2NZ-FE1999–20051.3 L R480–90 hppetrolchain3.7 L~250,000 km
Toyota 2SZ-FE1999–20051.3 L R482–88 hppetrolchain3.4 L~250,000 km
Toyota 1SZ-FE1999–20051.0 L R469 hppetrolchain3.2 L~200,000 km
Toyota 1ND-TV2002–20051.4 L R468–90 hpdiesel, turbochain4.8 L~300,000 km
Toyota Yaris Verso 1 (XP20) 2002–2005
Toyota 1ND-TV2002–20051.4 L R468–90 hpdiesel, turbochain4.8 L~300,000 km
Toyota Yaris 2 (XP90) 2005–2011
Toyota 1NZ-FE1.5 L R4105–115 hppetrolchain3.7 L~200,000 km
Toyota 2NZ-FE2005–20111.3 L R480–90 hppetrolchain3.7 L~250,000 km
Toyota 1ND-TV2005–20111.4 L R468–90 hpdiesel, turbochain4.8 L~300,000 km
Toyota 2SZ-FE2005–20111.3 L R482–88 hppetrolchain3.4 L~250,000 km
Toyota 1KR-FE2005–20111.0 L R368–71 hppetrolchain3.1 L~200,000 km
Toyota 2ZR-FE2007–20111.8 L R4130–140 hppetrolchain4.2 L~250,000 km
Toyota 1NR-FE2008–20111.3 L R495–101 hppetrolchain3.4 L~200,000 km
Toyota Yaris 3 (XP130) 2011–present
Toyota 1NZ-FE1.5 L R4105–115 hppetrolchain3.7 L~200,000 km
Toyota 2ZR-FE2011–present1.8 L R4130–140 hppetrolchain4.2 L~250,000 km
Toyota 2NZ-FE2011–present1.3 L R480–90 hppetrolchain3.7 L~250,000 km
Toyota 1ND-TV2011–20191.4 L R468–90 hpdiesel, turbochain4.8 L~300,000 km
Toyota 1NR-FE2011–present1.3 L R495–101 hppetrolchain3.4 L~200,000 km
Toyota 3NR-FE2011–present1.2 L R480–86 hppetrolchain3.4 L~200,000 km
Toyota 1KR-FE2011–present1.0 L R368–71 hppetrolchain3.1 L~200,000 km
Toyota 1NZ-FXE2012–present1.5 L R470–77 hppetrolchain3.7 L~250,000 km
Toyota 1NR-FKE2014–present1.3 L R499 hppetrolchain3.4 L~200,000 km
Toyota Yaris XP150 2013–present
Toyota 3NR-FE2013–present1.2 L R480–86 hppetrolchain3.4 L~200,000 km
Toyota 2NR-FE2016–present1.5 L R490–107 hppetrolchain3.4 L~200,000 km
Toyota Yaris 4 (XP210) 2019–present
Toyota M15A-FXE2019–present1.5 L R391 hppetrolchain3.6 L~250,000 km
Toyota M15A-FKS2019–present1.5 L R3120–125 hppetrolchain3.6 L~250,000 km
Toyota Yaris Cross 1 (XP210) 2020–present
Toyota M15A-FXE2020–present1.5 L R391 hppetrolchain3.6 L~250,000 km
Toyota M15A-FKS2020–present1.5 L R3120–125 hppetrolchain3.6 L~250,000 km

Toyota Yaris engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Toyota Yaris?

Toyota Yaris XP10 (1999–2005): Toyota 1NZ-FE, Toyota 2NZ-FE, Toyota 2SZ-FE, Toyota 1SZ-FE and Toyota 1ND-TV; Toyota Yaris Verso 1 (XP20) (2002–2005): Toyota 1ND-TV; Toyota Yaris 2 (XP90) (2005–2011): Toyota 1NZ-FE, Toyota 2NZ-FE, Toyota 1ND-TV, Toyota 2SZ-FE, Toyota 1KR-FE, Toyota 2ZR-FE and Toyota 1NR-FE; Toyota Yaris 3 (XP130) (2011–present): Toyota 1NZ-FE, Toyota 2ZR-FE, Toyota 2NZ-FE, Toyota 1ND-TV, Toyota 1NR-FE, Toyota 3NR-FE, Toyota 1KR-FE, Toyota 1NZ-FXE and Toyota 1NR-FKE; Toyota Yaris XP150 (2013–present): Toyota 3NR-FE and Toyota 2NR-FE; Toyota Yaris 4 (XP210) (2019–present): Toyota M15A-FXE and Toyota M15A-FKS; Toyota Yaris Cross 1 (XP210) (2020–present): Toyota M15A-FXE and Toyota M15A-FKS.

Which Toyota Yaris engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Toyota Yaris engines are: Toyota 1ND-TV — about 300,000 km; Toyota 1NZ-FXE — about 250,000 km; Toyota 2NZ-FE — about 250,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Toyota Yaris engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Toyota 1KR-FE — 3.1 L (5W-20); Toyota 1ND-TV — 4.8 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 1NR-FE — 3.4 L (5W-20); Toyota 1NR-FKE — 3.4 L (0W-20); Toyota 1NZ-FE — 3.7 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 1NZ-FXE — 3.7 L (5W-30); Toyota 1SZ-FE — 3.2 L (5W-30); Toyota 2NR-FE — 3.4 L (5W-20); Toyota 2NZ-FE — 3.7 L (5W-30); Toyota 2SZ-FE — 3.4 L (5W-30); Toyota 2ZR-FE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 3NR-FE — 3.4 L (5W-30); Toyota M15A-FKS — 3.6 L (0W-20); Toyota M15A-FXE — 3.6 L (0W-20).

Does the Toyota Yaris have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Toyota 1KR-FE, Toyota 1ND-TV, Toyota 1NR-FE, Toyota 1NR-FKE, Toyota 1NZ-FE, Toyota 1NZ-FXE, Toyota 1SZ-FE, Toyota 2NR-FE, Toyota 2NZ-FE, Toyota 2SZ-FE, Toyota 2ZR-FE, Toyota 3NR-FE, Toyota M15A-FKS and Toyota M15A-FXE.

Was the Toyota Yaris available with a diesel engine?

Yes: Toyota 1ND-TV.

Engine details

Toyota 1NZ-FXE

Toyota 1NZ-FXE

1997–present · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 70–77 hp · chain

At very high mileage, the engine gradually begins to consume oil.

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 1SZ-FE

Toyota 1SZ-FE

1999–2005 · 1.0 L R4 · petrol · 69 hp · chain

This engine is extremely sensitive to quality and especially to the timing of oil changes.

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 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 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.

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.

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 2NR-FE

Toyota 2NR-FE

2010–present · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 90–107 hp · chain

Both versions of the engine are equally prone to a small oil burn.

Toyota 3NR-FE

Toyota 3NR-FE

2011–present · 1.2 L R4 · petrol · 80–86 hp · chain

Some owners complain about a small oil burner from the first kilometers.

Toyota 1NR-FKE

Toyota 1NR-FKE

2014–present · 1.3 L R4 · petrol · 99 hp · chain

The power unit is extremely demanding on the quality of fuel and engine oil.

Toyota M15A-FKS

Toyota M15A-FKS

2019–present · 1.5 L R3 · petrol · 120–125 hp · chain

The presence of direct injection D-4 implies demanding fuel quality.

Toyota M15A-FXE

Toyota M15A-FXE

2019–present · 1.5 L R3 · petrol · 91 hp · chain

A compression ratio of 14.0 hints at rather high requirements for fuel quality.

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