C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 vs X10XE/Z10XE 1.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 BUY 78/100
+2 points over X10XE/Z10XE 1.0
0 / 100
BUY C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 Opel

Specifications

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
X10XE/Z10XE 1.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
78
76
Years
1991--2000
1996--2006
Displacement
1389 cc
998 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
60--90 hp
54--60 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€200--€500

Character

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."

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."

Issues Comparison

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 1

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

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 1

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

Models

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 3

Astra F 1991--1998 Corsa B 1993--2000 Astra G 1998--2004

X10XE/Z10XE 1.0 3

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