B13DTC 1.3 CDTi vs C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
BUY
78/100
+6 points over B13DTC 1.3 CDTi
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
B13DTC 1.3 CDTi
Opel
0
/ 100
BUY
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Opel
Specifications
B13DTC 1.3 CDTi
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2006--2018
1991--2005
Displacement
1248 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
75--95 hp
136--150 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€800
€250--€500
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."
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
B13DTC 1.3 CDTi 1
● MODERATE
Timing chain stretch
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (C20XE)