F15DT/D15DT 1.5d vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
ACCEPTABLE
76/100
+6 points over F15DT/D15DT 1.5d
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
F15DT/D15DT 1.5d
Opel
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Opel
Specifications
F15DT/D15DT 1.5d
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
76
Years
2020--present
2000--2014
Displacement
1499 cc
1229 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
100--130 hp
80 hp
Known Issues
1
5
Total Risk Cost
€300--€1,000
€590--€1,480
Character
F15DT/D15DT 1.5d
"Astra L, Mokka B. New-generation PSA-sourced diesel (same family as psa_dv5). DPF/SCR standard. Too new for long-term data. Highway use recommended for DPF health."
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
"Greek city car workhorse. Simple, cheap, 200k+ km proven. Chain tensioner is the one known weakness. Bulletproof otherwise."
Issues Comparison
F15DT/D15DT 1.5d 1
● MODERATE
DPF in city driving
1.2 NA (Z12XEP) 5
● MODERATE
Timing chain tensioner wear
○ MINOR
Ignition coil pack degradation
○ MINOR
Thermostat failure
○ MINOR
Water pump wear
○ MINOR
Valve cover gasket seep