X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d vs C20XE/X20XEV 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 BUY 78/100
+4 points over X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d Opel
0 / 100
BUY C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Opel

Specifications

X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
78
Years
1994--2006
1991--2005
Displacement
1686 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
68--75 hp
136--150 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€450--€1,200
€250--€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."

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

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

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

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

Models

X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d 2

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

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

Astra F 1991--1998
Full X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d Report Full C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Report