1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) vs 1.4 NA (Z14XEP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 74/100
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) Opel
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.4 NA (Z14XEP) Opel

Specifications

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)
1.4 NA (Z14XEP)
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
74
Years
2014--2020
2003--2014
Displacement
1598 cc
1364 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
136--160 hp
90 hp
Known Issues
0
5
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€620--€1,580

Character

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH)

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

1.4 NA (Z14XEP)

"Same family as Z12XEP, more torque. Works harder in Astra H. Timing chain tensioner watch. Reliable city commuter."

Issues Comparison

1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) 0

No documented issues.

1.4 NA (Z14XEP) 5

● MODERATE
Timing chain tensioner wear €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Ignition coil failure €60--€180 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Thermostat housing failure €80--€200 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
EGR valve carbon buildup €100--€300 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Engine mount wear €80--€200 100,000 km--180,000 km

Models

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

1.4 NA (Z14XEP) 6

Corsa E 2014--2019 Corsa E 2014--2019 Astra 1.4 H 2004--2010 Hatchback Corsa 1.4 C 2003--2006 Hatchback Corsa 1.4 D 2006--2014 Hatchback Meriva 1.4 A 2003--2010 MPV
Full 1.6 CDTi (B16DTH) Report Full 1.4 NA (Z14XEP) Report