Z16XEP/XE1 vs C14NZ/X14XE 1.4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 BUY 78/100
+4 points over Z16XEP/XE1
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Z16XEP/XE1 Opel
0 / 100
BUY C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Opel

Specifications

Z16XEP/XE1
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
78
Years
2003--2010
1991--2000
Displacement
1598 cc
1389 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
105--115 hp
60--90 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,000
€200--€400

Character

Z16XEP/XE1

"Astra H/Corsa D. Ecotec Twinport. Thermostat issues. Coil pack failures. Timing chain rattle at high mileage. Generally dependable city car engine."

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."

Issues Comparison

Z16XEP/XE1 1

● MODERATE
Timing chain rattle at high mileage €400--€1,000 120,000 km--200,000 km

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 1

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

Models

Z16XEP/XE1 7

Astra F 1991--1998 Corsa B 1994--2000 Vectra B 1995--2002 Astra G 1998--2004 Zafira A 1999--2005 Zafira B 2005--2014 Astra H 2004--2010

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 3

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