1.0 Turbo (B10XFT) vs C14NZ/X14XE 1.4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 BUY 78/100
+12 points over 1.0 Turbo (B10XFT)
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.0 Turbo (B10XFT) Opel
0 / 100
BUY C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Opel

Specifications

1.0 Turbo (B10XFT)
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
66
78
Years
2014--2019
1991--2000
Displacement
999 cc
1389 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
90--115 hp
60--90 hp
Known Issues
5
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,330--€2,950
€200--€400

Character

1.0 Turbo (B10XFT)

"3-cylinder city turbo. Thermostat epidemic is the Achilles heel. Adequate power for Corsa weight. Check service history."

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4

"Corsa A/B, Astra F. Old Ecotec family. Simple, reliable. Timing belt (C14NZ) or chain (X14XE). Head gasket if overheated. Cheap to maintain and own."

Issues Comparison

1.0 Turbo (B10XFT) 5

● MODERATE
Thermostat failure (epidemic) €200--€500 30,000 km--80,000 km
● MODERATE
Timing chain stretch (3-cylinder stress) €600--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Engine mount wear (3-cyl vibration) €150--€350 50,000 km--100,000 km
○ MINOR
Ignition coil failure €80--€200 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Turbo wastegate rattle €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (C14NZ) €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

1.0 Turbo (B10XFT) 2

Adam 1.0 Turbo M13 2014--2019 Hatchback Corsa 1.0 Turbo E 2014--2019 Hatchback

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 3

Astra F 1991--1998 Corsa B 1993--2000 Astra G 1998--2004
Full 1.0 Turbo (B10XFT) Report Full C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Report