1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT) vs X10XE/Z10XE 1.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+18 points over 1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT)
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT) Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 Opel

Specifications

1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT)
X10XE/Z10XE 1.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
58
76
Years
2007--2018
1996--2006
Displacement
1598 cc
998 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
170--200 hp
54--60 hp
Known Issues
6
1
Total Risk Cost
€3,100--€7,400
€200--€500

Character

1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT)

"A16LET is the problem child — timing chain, turbo, HPFP. Later B16SHT much better. Service history essential."

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

1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT) 6

◆ CRITICAL
Timing chain stretch + tensioner failure €800--€2,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
High-pressure fuel pump failure €500--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Turbocharger failure €1,000--€2,500 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Ignition coil failure under boost €100--€300 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (direct injection) €400--€800 60,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Water pump failure €300--€600 60,000 km--120,000 km

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 1

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

Models

1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT) 8

Corsa E 2015--2018 Astra K 2015--2019 Grandland P1UO 2017--2024 Corsa D 2007--2014 Astra GTC 1.6T J 2011--2015 Coupe Astra OPC J 2012--2015 Hatchback Cascada 1.6 Turbo W13 2013--2019 Convertible Insignia 1.6 Turbo A 2008--2017 Sedan

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 3

Corsa B 1997--2000 Corsa C 2000--2006 Corsa D 2006--2010
Full 1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT) Report Full X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 Report