C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 vs 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 BUY 78/100
+4 points over 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)
0 / 100
BUY C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) Opel

Specifications

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
78
74
Years
1991--2005
2014--2020
Displacement
1998 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
136--150 hp
136--160 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€250--€500
€0--€0

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."

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)

"Astra K/Insignia B. Good diesel. DPF care needed. Fuel pump concerns at high mileage."

Issues Comparison

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

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

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) 0

No documented issues.

Models

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

Astra F 1991--1998

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) 16

Corsa B 1993--2000 Astra J 2009--2015 Zafira B 2008--2014 Mokka J-A 2015--2020 Mokka J-A 2015--2020 Zafira Tourer C 2013--2019 Astra K 2015--2019 Astra K 2015--2019 Insignia B 2017--2022 Insignia B 2017--2022 Insignia B 2017--2019 Grandland P1UO 2017--2024 Corsa C 2003--2006 Corsa D 2006--2014 Astra H 2004--2010 Grandland X 1.6 CDTi A18 2017--2021 SUV
Full C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Report Full 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) Report