1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT) vs C20XE/X20XEV 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 BUY 78/100
+20 points over 1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT)
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT) Opel
0 / 100
BUY C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Opel

Specifications

1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT)
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
58
78
Years
2007--2018
1991--2005
Displacement
1598 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
170--200 hp
136--150 hp
Known Issues
6
1
Total Risk Cost
€3,100--€7,400
€250--€500

Character

1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT)

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

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 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

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

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

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

Astra F 1991--1998
Full 1.6 Turbo (A16LET/B16SHT) Report Full C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Report