C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 vs 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 BUY 78/100
+4 points over 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)
0 / 100
BUY C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) Opel

Specifications

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
78
74
Years
1991--2000
2014--2020
Displacement
1389 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
60--90 hp
136--160 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€0--€0

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."

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)

"Astra K/Insignia B. Good diesel. DPF care needed. Fuel pump concerns at high mileage."

Issues Comparison

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 1

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

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) 0

No documented issues.

Models

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 3

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

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) 16

Corsa B 1993--2000 Astra J 2009--2015 Zafira B 2008--2014 Mokka J-A 2015--2020 Mokka J-A 2015--2020 Zafira Tourer C 2013--2019 Astra K 2015--2019 Astra K 2015--2019 Insignia B 2017--2022 Insignia B 2017--2022 Insignia B 2017--2019 Grandland P1UO 2017--2024 Corsa C 2003--2006 Corsa D 2006--2014 Astra H 2004--2010 Grandland X 1.6 CDTi A18 2017--2021 SUV
Full C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Report Full 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) Report