Z20NET 2.0T vs C20XE/X20XEV 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 BUY 78/100
+10 points over Z20NET 2.0T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Z20NET 2.0T Opel
0 / 100
BUY C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Opel

Specifications

Z20NET 2.0T
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
78
Years
2003--2008
1991--2005
Displacement
1998 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
175 hp
136--150 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€200--€600
€250--€500

Character

Z20NET 2.0T

"Vectra C/Signum. GM Ecotec turbo (sedan variant). Less stressed than OPC versions. Turbo actuator wear. Oil leaks. Generally reliable for a mid-2000s turbo."

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

Z20NET 2.0T 1

● MODERATE
Turbo actuator wear €200--€600 80,000 km--150,000 km

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

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

Models

Z20NET 2.0T 1

Vectra C 2003--2008

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

Astra F 1991--1998
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