Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T vs C20XE/X20XEV 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 BUY 78/100
+13 points over Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T
0 / 100
CAUTION Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T Opel
0 / 100
BUY C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Opel

Specifications

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
65
78
Years
2002--2010
1991--2005
Displacement
1998 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
170--240 hp
136--150 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€700--€2,000
€250--€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."

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."

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

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

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

Models

Z20LET/Z20LEH 2.0T 4

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

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

Astra F 1991--1998
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