X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d vs 1.6 CDTI B16DTH/B16DTL/B16DTJ/B16DTE/B16DTR (Whisper Diesel)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+4 points over 1.6 CDTI B16DTH/B16DTL/B16DTJ/B16DTE/B16DTR (Whisper Diesel)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 CDTI B16DTH/B16DTL/B16DTJ/B16DTE/B16DTR (Whisper Diesel) Opel

Specifications

X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d
1.6 CDTI B16DTH/B16DTL/B16DTJ/B16DTE/B16DTR (Whisper Diesel)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
70
Years
1994--2006
2013--2019
Displacement
1686 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
68--75 hp
95--160 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€450--€1,200
€1,600--€3,700

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."

1.6 CDTI B16DTH/B16DTL/B16DTJ/B16DTE/B16DTR (Whisper Diesel)

"Quiet, frugal all-aluminium 1.6 diesel in Astra J/K, Insignia A/B, Zafira Tourer, Meriva B and Mokka. Its weak point is the timing chain at the gearbox end: a cold-start rattle means a EUR 1,200-2,500 engine-out job. Needs motorway runs for the DPF and the free KBA emissions software recall. Buy one with the chain already done or priced in."

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

1.6 CDTI B16DTH/B16DTL/B16DTJ/B16DTE/B16DTR (Whisper Diesel) 3

▲ HIGH
Timing chain and tensioner wear (gearbox side) — cold-start rattle €1,200--€2,500 100,000 km--N/A
● MODERATE
DPF and EGR clogging — short trips, oil dilution €400--€1,200 120,000 km--N/A
○ MINOR
Emissions software recall — unlawful defeat device (KBA 011422) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

Models

X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d 2

Astra F 1994--1998 Astra G 1999--2004

1.6 CDTI B16DTH/B16DTL/B16DTJ/B16DTE/B16DTR (Whisper Diesel) 16

Corsa B 2014--2000 Astra J 2014--2015 Zafira B 2014--2014 Zafira Tourer C 2014--2019 Astra K 2015--2019 Mokka J-A 2015--2020 Mokka J-A 2015--2020 Astra K 2015--2019 Insignia B 2017--2022 Insignia B 2017--2022 Insignia B 2017--2019 Grandland P1UO 2017--2024 Corsa C 2014--2006 Corsa D 2014--2014 Astra H 2014--2010 Grandland X 1.6 CDTi A18 2017--2021 SUV
Full X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d Report Full 1.6 CDTI B16DTH/B16DTL/B16DTJ/B16DTE/B16DTR (Whisper Diesel) Report