1.6 SIDI Turbo A16XHT/A16SHT/B16SHT (MGE) vs C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
BUY
78/100
+4 points over 1.6 SIDI Turbo A16XHT/A16SHT/B16SHT (MGE)
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
1.6 SIDI Turbo A16XHT/A16SHT/B16SHT (MGE)
Opel
0
/ 100
BUY
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Opel
Specifications
1.6 SIDI Turbo A16XHT/A16SHT/B16SHT (MGE)
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
78
Years
2013--2024
1991--2005
Displacement
1598 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
170--200 hp
136--150 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€250--€500
Character
1.6 SIDI Turbo A16XHT/A16SHT/B16SHT (MGE)
"GM Medium Gasoline Engine: direct injection, chain-driven, 170 PS (A16XHT) or 200 PS (A16SHT/B16SHT) in Astra J/K, Insignia A/B, Cascada, Zafira Tourer. German used-car guides list no known engine problems; watch intake carbon and oil consumption, and avoid high-mileage automatics. Evidence base is still thin."
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
1.6 SIDI Turbo A16XHT/A16SHT/B16SHT (MGE) 1
● MODERATE
Intake-valve and injector carbon build-up (direct injection)
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (C20XE)