A20NHT/D20XFT 2.0T vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.2 NA (Z12XEP) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+4 points over A20NHT/D20XFT 2.0T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE A20NHT/D20XFT 2.0T Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Opel

Specifications

A20NHT/D20XFT 2.0T
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
76
Years
2013--2022
2000--2014
Displacement
1998 cc
1229 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
200--280 hp
80 hp
Known Issues
2
5
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,200
€590--€1,480

Character

A20NHT/D20XFT 2.0T

"Insignia B, Astra K OPC. GM 2.0T LTG-based. Direct injection. Timing chain. Carbon buildup (DI). Water pump. More refined than Z20LET predecessor. Solid modern turbo."

1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

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

Issues Comparison

A20NHT/D20XFT 2.0T 2

● MODERATE
Water pump failure €200--€500 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (DI) €300--€700 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

A20NHT/D20XFT 2.0T 5

Astra J 2012--2015 Insignia A 2013--2017 Insignia B 2017--2019 Insignia B 2017--2022 Insignia B 2018--2022

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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