Z16XEP/XE1 vs X10XE/Z10XE 1.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+2 points over Z16XEP/XE1
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Z16XEP/XE1 Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 Opel

Specifications

Z16XEP/XE1
X10XE/Z10XE 1.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
76
Years
2003--2010
1996--2006
Displacement
1598 cc
998 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
105--115 hp
54--60 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,000
€200--€500

Character

Z16XEP/XE1

"Astra H/Corsa D. Ecotec Twinport. Thermostat issues. Coil pack failures. Timing chain rattle at high mileage. Generally dependable city car engine."

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0

"Corsa B/C, Agila. 3-cylinder. Simple, fuel efficient. Head gasket can weep at high mileage. Timing chain. Low power but cheap and reliable city car engine."

Issues Comparison

Z16XEP/XE1 1

● MODERATE
Timing chain rattle at high mileage €400--€1,000 120,000 km--200,000 km

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 1

● MODERATE
Head gasket weep €200--€500 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

Z16XEP/XE1 7

Astra F 1991--1998 Corsa B 1994--2000 Vectra B 1995--2002 Astra G 1998--2004 Zafira A 1999--2005 Zafira B 2005--2014 Astra H 2004--2010

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 3

Corsa B 1997--2000 Corsa C 2000--2006 Corsa D 2006--2010
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