1.4 Turbo (A14NET) vs 1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.2 NA (Z12XEP) ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+4 points over 1.4 Turbo (A14NET)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.4 Turbo (A14NET) Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.2 NA (Z12XEP) Opel

Specifications

1.4 Turbo (A14NET)
1.2 NA (Z12XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
76
Years
2010--2018
2000--2014
Displacement
1364 cc
1229 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
120--140 hp
80 hp
Known Issues
0
5
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€590--€1,480

Character

1.4 Turbo (A14NET)

"Astra J/Mokka. GM-era engine. Turbo can leak coolant. Generally reliable with maintenance."

1.2 NA (Z12XEP)

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

Issues Comparison

1.4 Turbo (A14NET) 0

No documented issues.

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

1.4 Turbo (A14NET) 14

Corsa D 2011--2014 Insignia A 2011--2017 Mokka J-A 2012--2020 Astra J 2009--2015 Zafira Tourer C 2012--2019 Astra J 2009--2015 Astra J 2009--2015 Insignia A 2008--2017 Insignia A 2008--2017 Zafira Tourer C 2013--2019 Astra K 2015--2021 Astra K 2015--2021 Corsa 1.4 Turbo E 2014--2019 Hatchback Insignia 1.5 Turbo B 2017--2024 Sedan

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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