Z16XEP/XE1 vs C20XE/X20XEV 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 BUY 78/100
+4 points over Z16XEP/XE1
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Z16XEP/XE1 Opel
0 / 100
BUY C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Opel

Specifications

Z16XEP/XE1
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
78
Years
2003--2010
1991--2005
Displacement
1598 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
105--115 hp
136--150 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,000
€250--€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."

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

Z16XEP/XE1 1

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

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

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

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

Astra F 1991--1998
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