Z16XEP/XE1 vs 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 74/100
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Z16XEP/XE1 Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) Opel

Specifications

Z16XEP/XE1
1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
74
Years
2003--2010
2014--2020
Displacement
1598 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
105--115 hp
136--160 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,000
€0--€0

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."

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)

"Astra K/Insignia B. Good diesel. DPF care needed. Fuel pump concerns at high mileage."

Issues Comparison

Z16XEP/XE1 1

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

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) 0

No documented issues.

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

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) 16

Corsa B 1993--2000 Astra J 2009--2015 Zafira B 2008--2014 Mokka J-A 2015--2020 Mokka J-A 2015--2020 Zafira Tourer C 2013--2019 Astra K 2015--2019 Astra K 2015--2019 Insignia B 2017--2022 Insignia B 2017--2022 Insignia B 2017--2019 Grandland P1UO 2017--2024 Corsa C 2003--2006 Corsa D 2006--2014 Astra H 2004--2010 Grandland X 1.6 CDTi A18 2017--2021 SUV
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