1.2 Turbo (F12SHL) vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.2 NA (Z12XEP) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+8 points over 1.2 Turbo (F12SHL)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 Turbo (F12SHL) Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Opel

Specifications

1.2 Turbo (F12SHL)
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
76
Years
2019--present
2000--2014
Displacement
1199 cc
1229 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
110--130 hp
80 hp
Known Issues
0
5
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€590--€1,480

Character

1.2 Turbo (F12SHL)

"Corsa F/Astra L. PSA PureTech-based (post-acquisition). Same belt concerns as PureTech. Watch."

1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

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

Issues Comparison

1.2 Turbo (F12SHL) 0

No documented issues.

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

1.2 Turbo (F12SHL) 9

Mokka P2QO 2021--present Astra L 2022--present Corsa F 2019--present Crossland P17 2017--2024 Corsa F 2019--present Crossland P17 2017--2024 Mokka P2QO 2021--present Grandland P1UO 2017--2024 Astra L 2022--present

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
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