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In your opinion, what's the best, modern petrol engine in the 1.5 to 2.0-litre size?

In your opinion, what's the best, modern petrol engine in the 1.5 to 2.0-litre size? Based on efficiency, smoothness and reliability.

Asked on 19 June 2017 by john carmichael

Answered by Honest John
Probably Honda's 1.8 i-VTEC, which is good to drive, chain cam, economical and pretty much bomb proof.
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