Z16XEP/XE1 vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.2 NA (Z12XEP) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+2 points over Z16XEP/XE1
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Z16XEP/XE1 Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Opel

Specifications

Z16XEP/XE1
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
76
Years
2003--2010
2000--2014
Displacement
1598 cc
1229 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
105--115 hp
80 hp
Known Issues
1
5
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,000
€590--€1,480

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."

1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

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

Issues Comparison

Z16XEP/XE1 1

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

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

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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