C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 BUY 78/100
+2 points over 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
0 / 100
BUY C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Opel

Specifications

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
78
76
Years
1991--2005
2000--2014
Displacement
1998 cc
1229 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
136--150 hp
80 hp
Known Issues
1
5
Total Risk Cost
€250--€500
€590--€1,480

Character

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."

1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

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

Issues Comparison

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

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

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

Astra F 1991--1998

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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