


The 1.6-liter OpAl A16XHT or LVP engine has been produced since 2013 at the company's Hungarian plant and is installed on advanced versions of such popular models as the Insignia and Astra. This power unit has a more powerful Performance Turbo version under the A16SHT index.
The A10 line includes: A12XER, A14XER, A14NET, A16XER, A16LET and A18XER.
The engine was installed on:
- OpAl Astra J (P10) in 2012 - 2015;
- OpAl Insignia A (G09) in 2013 - 2017.
The 1.6-liter OpAl A16XHT or LVP engine has been produced since 2013 at the company's Hungarian plant and is installed on advanced versions of such popular models as the Insignia and Astra. This power unit has a more powerful Performance Turbo version under the A16SHT index.
The A10 line includes: A12XER, A14XER, A14NET, A16XER, A16LET and A18XER.
The engine was installed on:
- OpAl Astra J (P10) in 2012 - 2015;
- OpAl Insignia A (G09) in 2013 - 2017.
Specifications
Production years | since 2013 |
Displacement, cc | 1598 |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Power output, hp | 170 |
Torque output, Nm | 260 - 280 |
Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
Block head | aluminum 16v |
Cylinder bore, mm | 79 |
Piston stroke, mm | 81.5 |
Compression ratio | 9.5 |
Features | balance shafts |
Hydraulic lifters | no |
Timing drive | chain |
Phase regulator | DCVCP |
Turbocharging | yes |
Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.55 |
Fuel type | petrol |
Euro standards | EURO 5 |
Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Opal Insignia 2015) - city - highway - combined | 8.7 4.7 6.1 |
Engine lifespan, km | ~275 000 |
Weight, kg | 130 |
Start of production |


