Z19DTH vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.2 NA (Z12XEP) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+6 points over Z19DTH
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Z19DTH Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Opel

Specifications

Z19DTH
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
76
Years
2004--2014
2000--2014
Displacement
1910 cc
1229 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
120--150 hp
80 hp
Known Issues
2
5
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,700
€590--€1,480

Character

Z19DTH

"Astra H/Zafira B. Fiat 1.9 JTD-based engine. Dual-mass flywheel. Swirl flap concerns. EGR valve. DPF on later models. Popular and well-understood. Decent parts support."

1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

"Greek city car workhorse. Simple, cheap, 200k+ km proven. Chain tensioner is the one known weakness. Bulletproof otherwise."

Issues Comparison

Z19DTH 2

▲ HIGH
Dual-mass flywheel failure €500--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR valve fouling €200--€500 60,000 km--120,000 km

1.2 NA (Z12XEP) 5

● MODERATE
Timing chain tensioner wear €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Ignition coil pack degradation €60--€180 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Thermostat failure €80--€200 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Water pump wear €100--€250 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
Valve cover gasket seep €50--€150 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

Z19DTH 9

Stilo 192 2001--2007 Stilo 192 2001--2007 Bravo 198 2007--2014 Bravo 198 2007--2014 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2005--2012 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2005--2012 Vectra B 1996--2002 Astra G 1998--2004 Zafira A 1999--2005

1.2 NA (Z12XEP) 4

Corsa B 1998--2000 Agila 1.2 A 2000--2007 Hatchback Corsa 1.2 C 2000--2006 Hatchback Corsa 1.2 D 2006--2014 Hatchback
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