1.0 Turbo (B10XFT) vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.2 NA (Z12XEP) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+10 points over 1.0 Turbo (B10XFT)
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.0 Turbo (B10XFT) Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Opel

Specifications

1.0 Turbo (B10XFT)
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
66
76
Years
2014--2019
2000--2014
Displacement
999 cc
1229 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
90--115 hp
80 hp
Known Issues
5
5
Total Risk Cost
€1,330--€2,950
€590--€1,480

Character

1.0 Turbo (B10XFT)

"3-cylinder city turbo. Thermostat epidemic is the Achilles heel. Adequate power for Corsa weight. Check service history."

1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

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

Issues Comparison

1.0 Turbo (B10XFT) 5

● MODERATE
Thermostat failure (epidemic) €200--€500 30,000 km--80,000 km
● MODERATE
Timing chain stretch (3-cylinder stress) €600--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Engine mount wear (3-cyl vibration) €150--€350 50,000 km--100,000 km
○ MINOR
Ignition coil failure €80--€200 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Turbo wastegate rattle €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 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

1.0 Turbo (B10XFT) 2

Adam 1.0 Turbo M13 2014--2019 Hatchback Corsa 1.0 Turbo E 2014--2019 Hatchback

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 1.0 Turbo (B10XFT) Report Full 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Report