B13DTC 1.3 CDTi vs C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
BUY
78/100
+6 points over B13DTC 1.3 CDTi
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
B13DTC 1.3 CDTi
Opel
0
/ 100
BUY
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
Opel
Specifications
B13DTC 1.3 CDTi
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2006--2018
1991--2000
Displacement
1248 cc
1389 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
75--95 hp
60--90 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€800
€200--€400
Character
B13DTC 1.3 CDTi
"Corsa D, Adam. Fiat 1.3 MultiJet sourced (same as fiat_13mjt/psa_13_jtd). Timing chain. Swirl flap at high mileage. DPF on later models. Economical. Good city car diesel."
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
B13DTC 1.3 CDTi 1
● MODERATE
Timing chain stretch
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (C14NZ)