C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 BUY 78/100
+2 points over 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
0 / 100
BUY C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Opel

Specifications

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
78
76
Years
1991--2000
2000--2014
Displacement
1389 cc
1229 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
60--90 hp
80 hp
Known Issues
1
5
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€590--€1,480

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."

1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

"Greek city car workhorse. Simple, cheap, 200k+ km proven. Chain tensioner is the one known weakness. Bulletproof otherwise."

Issues Comparison

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 1

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

1.2 NA (Z12XEP) 5

● MODERATE
Timing chain tensioner wear €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Ignition coil pack degradation €60--€180 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Thermostat failure €80--€200 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Water pump wear €100--€250 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
Valve cover gasket seep €50--€150 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 3

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

1.2 NA (Z12XEP) 4

Corsa B 1998--2000 Agila 1.2 A 2000--2007 Hatchback Corsa 1.2 C 2000--2006 Hatchback Corsa 1.2 D 2006--2014 Hatchback
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