X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 76/100
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Opel

Specifications

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
76
76
Years
1996--2006
2000--2014
Displacement
998 cc
1229 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
54--60 hp
80 hp
Known Issues
1
5
Total Risk Cost
€200--€500
€590--€1,480

Character

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0

"Corsa B/C, Agila. 3-cylinder. Simple, fuel efficient. Head gasket can weep at high mileage. Timing chain. Low power but cheap and reliable city car engine."

1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

"Greek city car workhorse. Simple, cheap, 200k+ km proven. Chain tensioner is the one known weakness. Bulletproof otherwise."

Issues Comparison

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 1

● MODERATE
Head gasket weep €200--€500 100,000 km--200,000 km

1.2 NA (Z12XEP) 5

● MODERATE
Timing chain tensioner wear €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Ignition coil pack degradation €60--€180 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Thermostat failure €80--€200 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Water pump wear €100--€250 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
Valve cover gasket seep €50--€150 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 3

Corsa B 1997--2000 Corsa C 2000--2006 Corsa D 2006--2010

1.2 NA (Z12XEP) 4

Corsa B 1998--2000 Agila 1.2 A 2000--2007 Hatchback Corsa 1.2 C 2000--2006 Hatchback Corsa 1.2 D 2006--2014 Hatchback
Full X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 Report Full 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Report