Opel Mokka engines

Opel Mokka is a mini-crossover from the manufacturer Adam Opel AG. Began to be produced in 2012. It has a full and front wheel drive layout. It is sold under the Buick Encore name in the US and China, and the Vauxhall Mokka in the UK. The name of the machine is taken from the Arabian coffee of the same name. Car assembly is carried out in Korea, Spain and Kaliningrad. Unlike classmates, Mokka has a wide range of optional advantages. The car has a minimum aerodynamic drag.

The Opel Mokka was offered with 5 engines since 2012 (5 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.2 to 1.8 liters, power output from 115 to 140 hp. 2 use a timing chain and 3 a timing belt. 2 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Opel A18XER (about 320,000 km).

Opel Mokka engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Opel Mokka A (J13) 2012–present
Opel A14NET/NEL2012–present1.4 L R4140 hppetrol, turbochain4 L~300,000 km
Opel A16XER2012–20181.6 L R4115 hppetrolbelt4.5 L~300,000 km
Opel A18XER2013–20151.8 L R4140 hppetrolbelt4.45 L~320,000 km
Opel B16XER2014–20181.6 L R4115 hppetrolchain4.5 L~300,000 km
Opel Mokka B (P2QO) 2021–present
Peugeot EB2DTS2021–present1.2 L R3130 hppetrol, turbobelt3.5 L~250,000 km

Opel Mokka engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Opel Mokka?

Opel Mokka A (J13) (2012–present): Opel A14NET/NEL, Opel A16XER, Opel A18XER and Opel B16XER; Opel Mokka B (P2QO) (2021–present): Peugeot EB2DTS.

Which Opel Mokka engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Opel Mokka engines are: Opel A18XER — about 320,000 km; Opel A14NET/NEL — about 300,000 km; Opel A16XER — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Opel Mokka engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Opel A14NET/NEL — 4 L (5W-30); Opel A16XER — 4.5 L (5W-30); Opel A18XER — 4.45 L (5W-30); Opel B16XER — 4.5 L (5W-30); Peugeot EB2DTS — 3.5 L (0W-30).

Does the Opel Mokka have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Opel A14NET/NEL and Opel B16XER; timing belt: Opel A16XER, Opel A18XER and Peugeot EB2DTS. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Opel Mokka available with a diesel engine?

No, all Opel Mokka engines in our database run on petrol.

Engine details

Opel A16XER

Opel A16XER

2008–present · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 115 hp · belt

Most often, there are ignition problems and the weak point here is the coil module.

Opel A18XER

Opel A18XER

2008–2015 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 140 hp · belt

The ignition system delivers the most problems, especially the module with coils.

Opel A14NET/NEL

Opel A14NET/NEL

2009–present · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 140 hp · chain

Motors in this series are notorious for noise, clicking and whistling in operation, but this is normal.

Opel B16XER

2014–2018 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 115 hp · chain

A simple engine with a cast-iron block and a long service life.

Peugeot EB2DTS

Peugeot EB2DTS

2014–present · 1.2 L R3 · petrol · 130 hp · belt

Turbo engines of the first years of production came under a recall campaign due to crankshaft axial play.

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