Higher reliability score
X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+2 points over X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 Opel

Specifications

X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d
X10XE/Z10XE 1.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
76
Years
1994--2006
1996--2006
Displacement
1686 cc
998 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
68--75 hp
54--60 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€450--€1,200
€200--€500

Character

X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d

"Corsa B/C, Combo. Isuzu-derived diesel. Simple, indirect injection (early) or common rail (Y17DT). No DPF. Economical. Glow plug issues. Injection pump on early units. Reliable work van engine."

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

X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d 2

▲ HIGH
Injection pump (indirect inj models) €400--€1,000 150,000 km--250,000 km
○ MINOR
Glow plug failure €50--€200 60,000 km--120,000 km

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 1

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

Models

Full X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d Report Full X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 Report