Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.2 NA (Z12XEP) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+8 points over Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Opel

Specifications

Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
76
Years
2003--2008
2000--2014
Displacement
2198 cc
1229 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
150--155 hp
80 hp
Known Issues
1
5
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€590--€1,480

Character

Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2

"Vectra C/Zafira B. Ecotec 2.2. Z22YH is direct injection (Ecotec Direct). Timing chain. Carbon buildup on DI version. Oil consumption. Adequate but unremarkable."

1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

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

Issues Comparison

Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 1

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (Z22YH 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

Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 1

Vectra C 2002--2008

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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