X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 vs 1.4 NA (Z14XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+2 points over 1.4 NA (Z14XEP)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.4 NA (Z14XEP) Opel

Specifications

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0
1.4 NA (Z14XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
76
74
Years
1996--2006
2003--2014
Displacement
998 cc
1364 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
54--60 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
1
5
Total Risk Cost
€200--€500
€620--€1,580

Character

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0

"Corsa B/C, Agila. 3-cylinder. Simple, fuel efficient. Head gasket can weep at high mileage. Timing chain. Low power but cheap and reliable city car engine."

1.4 NA (Z14XEP)

"Same family as Z12XEP, more torque. Works harder in Astra H. Timing chain tensioner watch. Reliable city commuter."

Issues Comparison

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 1

● MODERATE
Head gasket weep €200--€500 100,000 km--200,000 km

1.4 NA (Z14XEP) 5

● MODERATE
Timing chain tensioner wear €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Ignition coil failure €60--€180 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Thermostat housing failure €80--€200 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
EGR valve carbon buildup €100--€300 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Engine mount wear €80--€200 100,000 km--180,000 km

Models

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 3

Corsa B 1997--2000 Corsa C 2000--2006 Corsa D 2006--2010

1.4 NA (Z14XEP) 6

Corsa E 2014--2019 Corsa E 2014--2019 Astra 1.4 H 2004--2010 Hatchback Corsa 1.4 C 2003--2006 Hatchback Corsa 1.4 D 2006--2014 Hatchback Meriva 1.4 A 2003--2010 MPV
Full X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 Report Full 1.4 NA (Z14XEP) Report