Z18XER vs C20XE/X20XEV 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 BUY 78/100
+6 points over Z18XER
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Z18XER Opel
0 / 100
BUY C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Opel

Specifications

Z18XER
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2005--2014
1991--2005
Displacement
1796 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
140 hp
136--150 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,000
€250--€500

Character

Z18XER

"Astra H/J, Zafira B. Reliable workhorse. Timing chain can stretch at 150k+ km. Thermostat. Water pump. Good parts availability. Adequate performance."

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

Z18XER 1

● MODERATE
Timing chain stretch €400--€1,000 120,000 km--200,000 km

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

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

Models

Z18XER 7

Astra F 1991--1998 Astra G 1998--2004 Vectra B 1995--2002 Zafira A 1999--2005 Vectra C 2002--2008 Astra H 2004--2010 Zafira B 2005--2014

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

Astra F 1991--1998
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