C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 vs C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Reliability score
Tied
78/100
0
/ 100
BUY
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
Opel
0
/ 100
BUY
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Opel
Specifications
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
78
78
Years
1991--2000
1991--2005
Displacement
1389 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
60--90 hp
136--150 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€250--€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."
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0
"Astra F/G, Vectra A/B, Calibra. C20XE = red top legend (16V). X20XEV = Ecotec successor. Timing belt (C20XE) or chain (X20XEV). C20XE is one of Opel's great performance engines. Reliable with care."
Issues Comparison
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (C14NZ)
C20XE/X20XEV 2.0 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (C20XE)