Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.2 NA (Z12XEP) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+11 points over Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T
0 / 100
CAUTION Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Opel

Specifications

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
65
76
Years
2002--2010
2000--2014
Displacement
1998 cc
1229 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
170--240 hp
80 hp
Known Issues
2
5
Total Risk Cost
€700--€2,000
€590--€1,480

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."

1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

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

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

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

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T 4

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

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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