Honda 1.5L I4 (D15 & L15 Turbo)

Honda 1.5L I4 (D15 & L15 Turbo) — every model and year that used this engine (9 models, 1987–present), based on NHTSA VIN build data, with links to prices and reliability.

Classic D15 economy fours and the modern L15 turbo in Civic, CR-V and Accord.

1.5L · 4 cylinders · 63% of builds flagged turbo · seen in 9 models, 1987–2026

By the numbers

Output range 58–205 hp (median 174 hp). Gasoline: 99%. Based on 738 decoded NHTSA VIN build sheets.

About this engine family

The L-series is a compact inline-four engine created by Honda, introduced in 2001 with the Honda Fit. It has 1.2 L (1,198 cc), 1.3 L (1,318 cc) and 1.5 litres (1,497 cc) displacement variants, which utilize the names L12A, L13A and L15A. Depending on the region, these engines are sold throughout the world in the 5-door Honda Brio Fit/Jazz hatchback Honda Civic and the 4-door Fit Aria/City sedan. They can also be found in the Japanese-only Airwave wagon and Mobilio MPV.

In detail

Available exclusively in the European domestic market Jazz and available with only a 5-speed manual transmission. Displacement: Bore x Stroke: Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 Power: at 5,700 rpm Torque: at 2,800 rpm Variations: L12A1 SOHC 8 valves 8 spark plugs, 2 per cylinder Application: Honda Jazz (Europe, 2002-2008) Honda City (Pakistan, 2002-2008) SOHC 16 valve i-VTEC Displacement: Bore x Stroke: Compression Ratio: 10.2:1 Power: at 6,200 rpm Torque: at 4,900 rpm * emission: /km RPMLock: 6,500 rpm SpeedLock: ECU: Bosch, Keihin Applications: Honda Jazz (Europe, 2008–2013) SOHC 16 valve i-VTEC Displacement: Bore x Stroke: Compression Ratio: 10.2:1 Power: at 6,000 rpm Torque: at 4,800 rpm SpeedLock: Applications: Honda Brio (Southeast Asia, 2011–present) Honda Brio Amaze (Southeast Asia, 2013–2020) Honda City (Pakistan, 2021–present) SOHC 16 valve i-VTEC Displacement: Bore x Stroke: Compression Ratio: 10.2:1 Power: at 6,000 rpm Torque: at 4,800 rpm Applications: Honda Brio Amaze (India, 2018–present) Honda Jazz (GK7) (India, 2015–2022) Sold as a 1.3 in the Japanese Fit/Fit Aria.

European Civic 1.4 i-DSI has a standard 6-speed manual with an available 6-speed automated manual I-SHIFT transmission. For 7th gen Civic, City, Fit & Jazz Models Displacement: Bore x Stroke: Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 Horsepower: at 5700 rpm (Europe) ::::* at 5700 rpm (Japan) Torque: at 2800 rpm Variations: L13A1 (Fit/Jazz), L13A7 (European market Civic), L13A8 (European market City) For 8th gen Civic Displacement: Bore x Stroke: Horsepower: Torque: CO 2 emission: /km (for the Honda Civic Hybrid) * Available in the second generation Honda Fit (Japan series GE6 / GE7), Honda Airwave in Japan, and the European Honda Civic.

* SOHC 16 valve i-VTEC * Displacement: * Bore x Stroke: * Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 * Horsepower: at 6,500 rpm * Torque: at 4,800 rpm * source Honda│クルマ│フィット│スペック DOHC 16 valve i-VTEC Displacement: Bore x Stroke: Compression: 13.5:1 Power: at 6,000 rpm Torque: at 5,000 rpm (GK3 Fit) Top Speed: Honda Fit (Japan series GK3/4) SOHC 16 valve i-VTEC Displacement: Bore x Stroke: Compression Ratio: 10.5:1 Power: at 6,000 rpm Torque: at 4,800 rpm Speed Limiter: Applications: Honda Brio (2011–2014) Honda City (Pakistan) Honda Jazz (UK) (2008-2016) Honda Civic (UK) (2008-2016) This engine has been used since 2007 in Honda City CNG SOHC 16 valve i-VTEC Displacement: Bore x Stroke: Compression Ratio: 10.4:1 Power: at 6,600 rpm Torque: at 4,800 rpm CO 2 emission: /km Honda City CNG (Thailand) It debuted in Honda City/Fit Aria four door Sport-sedan in November 2002.

Offered in the Fit Aria and Partner in Japan. Displacement: Bore x Stroke: Compression Ratio: 10.8:1 Power: at 5,500 rpm Torque: at 2,700 rpm It debuted in JDM Fit and Mobilio Spike in September 2002. Available in the Fit, Fit Aria, Airwave, Mobilio, and Mobilio Spike in Japan. Sold throughout the world with 5-speed manual or CVT options in the Fit/Jazz, Airwave and City. Canadian and US Fit models offered a 5-speed automatic instead of the CVT.

Displacement: Bore x Stroke: Compression Ratio: 10.4:1 Power: at 5,800 rpm Torque: at 4,000 rpm This engine has been used since 2009 in 2nd Gen Honda Jazz SOHC 16 valve i-VTEC Displacement: Bore x Stroke: Compression Ratio: 10.4:1 Power: at 6,600 rpm Torque: at 4,300 rpm (GE8 Fit) CO 2 emission: /km Honda Fit (Japan series GE8 / 9) Honda Jazz (Brazil, Thailand GE8 / 9) Honda Freed (Japan series GB3 / 4) Honda City (India, Brazil, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, ASEAN) Optional engine in any Sports Car Club of America Formula Ford 1600 chassis.

As of this time, the engine is only legal for Formula F racing in the United States in series that use the Ford Kent engine.

Source: Wikipedia — Honda L engine, CC BY-SA.

Models that used this engine

Model Years with this engine Fuel VIN builds seen
CIVIC 1987–2024 Gasoline 303
CR-V 2017–2026 Gasoline 229
FIT 2007–2020 Gasoline 99
ACCORD 2018–2026 Gasoline 51
CR-Z 2011–2016 Gasoline 24

Engine usage derived from NHTSA VIN build data (displacement + cylinder configuration). Model links lead to prices, generations and reliability.

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