Z19DTH vs C20XE/X20XEV 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 BUY 78/100
+8 points over Z19DTH
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Z19DTH Opel
0 / 100
BUY C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Opel

Specifications

Z19DTH
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
78
Years
2004--2014
1991--2005
Displacement
1910 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
120--150 hp
136--150 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,700
€250--€500

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."

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

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

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

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

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

Astra F 1991--1998
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