Higher reliability score
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 BUY 78/100
+8 points over F15DT/D15DT 1.5d
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F15DT/D15DT 1.5d Opel
0 / 100
BUY C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Opel

Specifications

F15DT/D15DT 1.5d
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
78
Years
2020--present
1991--2005
Displacement
1499 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
100--130 hp
136--150 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€1,000
€250--€500

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."

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

F15DT/D15DT 1.5d 1

● MODERATE
DPF in city driving €300--€1,000 60,000 km--120,000 km

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

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

Models

Full F15DT/D15DT 1.5d Report Full C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Report