1.0 Turbo (B10XFT) vs 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+8 points over 1.0 Turbo (B10XFT)
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.0 Turbo (B10XFT) Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) Opel

Specifications

1.0 Turbo (B10XFT)
1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
66
74
Years
2014--2019
2014--2020
Displacement
999 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
90--115 hp
136--160 hp
Known Issues
5
0
Total Risk Cost
€1,330--€2,950
€0--€0

Character

1.0 Turbo (B10XFT)

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

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)

"Astra K/Insignia B. Good diesel. DPF care needed. Fuel pump concerns at high mileage."

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

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) 0

No documented issues.

Models

1.0 Turbo (B10XFT) 2

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

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) 16

Corsa B 1993--2000 Astra J 2009--2015 Zafira B 2008--2014 Mokka J-A 2015--2020 Mokka J-A 2015--2020 Zafira Tourer C 2013--2019 Astra K 2015--2019 Astra K 2015--2019 Insignia B 2017--2022 Insignia B 2017--2022 Insignia B 2017--2019 Grandland P1UO 2017--2024 Corsa C 2003--2006 Corsa D 2006--2014 Astra H 2004--2010 Grandland X 1.6 CDTi A18 2017--2021 SUV
Full 1.0 Turbo (B10XFT) Report Full 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) Report