Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 vs C20XE/X20XEV 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 BUY 78/100
+10 points over Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 Opel
0 / 100
BUY C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Opel

Specifications

Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
78
Years
2003--2008
1991--2005
Displacement
2198 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
150--155 hp
136--150 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€250--€500

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."

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

Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 1

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (Z22YH DI) €300--€700 60,000 km--120,000 km

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

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

Models

Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 1

Vectra C 2002--2008

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

Astra F 1991--1998
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