B13DTC 1.3 CDTi vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.2 NA (Z12XEP) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+4 points over B13DTC 1.3 CDTi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE B13DTC 1.3 CDTi Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Opel

Specifications

B13DTC 1.3 CDTi
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
76
Years
2006--2018
2000--2014
Displacement
1248 cc
1229 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
75--95 hp
80 hp
Known Issues
1
5
Total Risk Cost
€400--€800
€590--€1,480

Character

B13DTC 1.3 CDTi

"Corsa D, Adam. Fiat 1.3 MultiJet sourced (same as fiat_13mjt/psa_13_jtd). Timing chain. Swirl flap at high mileage. DPF on later models. Economical. Good city car diesel."

1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

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

Issues Comparison

B13DTC 1.3 CDTi 1

● MODERATE
Timing chain stretch €400--€800 120,000 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

B13DTC 1.3 CDTi 1

Corsa E 2014--2018

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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