Only the third generation of the well-liked Jazz model (Fit in some markets) has the 1.3-liter Honda L13B gasoline engine, which has been manufactured at the Japanese facility since 2011. This engine is a member of the most recent generation of Honda Earth Dreams engines.
Internal combustion engines (L13A, L15A, and L15B) are also part of the L-series.
The engine was mounted on:
- Honda Fit 3 (GP) in 2013 – 2020;
- Honda Fit 4 (GR) since 2020;
- Honda Jazz 3 (GK) since 2015.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 1318 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 100 – 102 |
| Torque output, Nm | 120 – 125 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 73 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 78.7 |
| Compression ratio | 13.5 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | i-VTEC |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.6 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Honda Jazz 2015) — city — highway — combined |
6.1 4.3 5.0 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 100 |
Disadvantages of the Honda L13B engine
Since it was just manufactured, the engine has not yet shown any negative aspects;
However, based on the performance of other motors in this line, this one ought to be highly dependable;
The layout of the dense engine compartment makes power unit maintenance a little more difficult;
Many owners lament the ignition coils’ quick failure on specialized forums;
There are no hydraulic lifters, and the valve clearances must be adjusted every 50,000 kilometers.