A28NET 2.8T V6 vs C20XE/X20XEV 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 BUY 78/100
+16 points over A28NET 2.8T V6
0 / 100
CAUTION A28NET 2.8T V6 Opel
0 / 100
BUY C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 Opel

Specifications

A28NET 2.8T V6
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
78
Years
2008--2017
1991--2005
Displacement
2792 cc
1998 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
325 hp
136--150 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,300--€6,000
€250--€500

Character

A28NET 2.8T V6

"Insignia OPC. Same GM HFV6 turbo as Saab 2.8T. Timing chain stretch notorious (chain at rear of engine). Turbo failure. Oil consumption. Expensive to maintain. Great power but fragile long-term."

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

A28NET 2.8T V6 2

◆ CRITICAL
Timing chain stretch (rear) €1,500--€4,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
Turbo failure €800--€2,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

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

Models

A28NET 2.8T V6 1

Insignia A 2009--2017

C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1

Astra F 1991--1998
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