1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT) vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.2 NA (Z12XEP) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+18 points over 1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT)
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT) Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Opel

Specifications

1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT)
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
58
76
Years
2007--2018
2000--2014
Displacement
1598 cc
1229 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
170--200 hp
80 hp
Known Issues
6
5
Total Risk Cost
€3,100--€7,400
€590--€1,480

Character

1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT)

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

1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

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

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

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

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

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
Full 1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT) Report Full 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Report