1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0) vs C20XE/X20XEV 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 BUY 78/100
+2 points over 1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0) Opel
0 / 100
BUY C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Opel

Specifications

1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0)
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
76
78
Years
2000--2014
1991--2005
Displacement
1229 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
65--85 hp
136--150 hp
Known Issues
6
1
Total Risk Cost
€780--€1,480
€250--€500

Character

1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0)

"Simple 16-valve four-cylinder for the Corsa, Agila and Astra; lifespan around 250,000 km. The weak point is the timing chain and tensioner - avoid an early Z12XE without chain records, listen to every cold start - plus a leaky oil-pressure switch and ignition-module misfires."

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0

"Astra F/G, Vectra A/B, Calibra. C20XE = red top legend (16V). X20XEV = Ecotec successor. Timing belt (C20XE) or chain (X20XEV). C20XE is one of Opel's great performance engines. Reliable with care."

Issues Comparison

1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0) 6

▲ HIGH
Timing chain and tensioner wear — chain stretch €600--€1,000 N/A--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil-pressure switch leak — oil can wick into the ECU harness €30--€80 N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Thermostat failure N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Ignition coil / ignition module failure N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Valve cover gasket seep €50--€150 100,000 km--200,000 km
○ MINOR
Water pump wear €100--€250 100,000 km--180,000 km

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (C20XE) €250--€500 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0) 5

Corsa B 2000--2000 Astra G 2000--2004 Corsa C 2000--2006 Corsa D 2006--2014 Agila 1.2 A 2000--2007 Hatchback

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

Astra F 1991--1998
Full 1.2 NA X12XE / Z12XE / Z12XEP / A12XEL / A12XER (Family 0) Report Full C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Report