Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T vs X10XE/Z10XE 1.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+11 points over Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T
0 / 100
CAUTION Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 Opel

Specifications

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T
X10XE/Z10XE 1.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
65
76
Years
2002--2010
1996--2006
Displacement
1998 cc
998 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
170--240 hp
54--60 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€700--€2,000
€200--€500

Character

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T

"Astra G/H OPC, Zafira OPC. GM Ecotec turbo. Z20LEH (Astra VXR) has forged Mahle pistons. Turbo failure, oil leaks, MAF sensor. Torque steer. Great tuning potential. Z20LEH stronger than Z20LET."

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0

"Corsa B/C, Agila. 3-cylinder. Simple, fuel efficient. Head gasket can weep at high mileage. Timing chain. Low power but cheap and reliable city car engine."

Issues Comparison

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T 2

▲ HIGH
Turbo failure / wastegate €500--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil leaks (turbo oil feed/return) €200--€500 60,000 km--120,000 km

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 1

● MODERATE
Head gasket weep €200--€500 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T 4

Insignia A 2008--2013 Astra H 2005--2010 Astra H 2004--2010 Astra G 2002--2004

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 3

Corsa B 1997--2000 Corsa C 2000--2006 Corsa D 2006--2010
Full Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T Report Full X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 Report