Since 2013, the Japanese company has been producing the 1.6-liter Honda N16A diesel engine, which is found in European versions of the well-known Civic model as well as CR-V and HR-V crossovers. This unit has two variations: one turbine for 120 horsepower and two turbines for 160 horsepower.
The N22A and N22B internal combustion engines are also part of the N-series.
The engine was mounted on:
- Honda Civic 9 (FB) in 2013 – 2018;
- Honda Civic 10 (FC) in 2018 – 2019;
- Honda CR-V 4 (RM) in 2013 – 2018;
- Honda HR-V 2 (RU) in 2015 – 2018.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2013 |
| Displacement, cc | 1597 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Power output, hp | 120 (Single Turbo: N16A1, N16A2, N16A3) 160 (BiTurbo: N16A4) |
| Torque output, Nm | 300 (Single Turbo: N16A1, N16A2, N16A3) 350 (BiTurbo: N16A4) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 76 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 88 |
| Compression ratio | 16.0 |
| Features | DOHC, intercooler |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | VGT (Single Turbo: N16A1, N16A2, N16A3) biturbo (BiTurbo: N16A4) |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.1 |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Honda Civic 2016) — city — highway — combined |
4.0 3.3 3.6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 125 |
Disadvantages of the Honda N16A engine
They frequently bemoan the unpredictability of piezoelectric injectors on specialized forums.
It is advised that the fuel filter be changed frequently in engines belonging to this family.
Bad diesel fuel causes the particulate filter to quickly fail, and replacing it is very costly.