1.6 SIDI Turbo A16XHT/A16SHT/B16SHT (MGE) vs C14NZ/X14XE 1.4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 BUY 78/100
+4 points over 1.6 SIDI Turbo A16XHT/A16SHT/B16SHT (MGE)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 SIDI Turbo A16XHT/A16SHT/B16SHT (MGE) Opel
0 / 100
BUY C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Opel

Specifications

1.6 SIDI Turbo A16XHT/A16SHT/B16SHT (MGE)
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
78
Years
2013--2024
1991--2000
Displacement
1598 cc
1389 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
170--200 hp
60--90 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€200--€400

Character

1.6 SIDI Turbo A16XHT/A16SHT/B16SHT (MGE)

"GM Medium Gasoline Engine: direct injection, chain-driven, 170 PS (A16XHT) or 200 PS (A16SHT/B16SHT) in Astra J/K, Insignia A/B, Cascada, Zafira Tourer. German used-car guides list no known engine problems; watch intake carbon and oil consumption, and avoid high-mileage automatics. Evidence base is still thin."

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

1.6 SIDI Turbo A16XHT/A16SHT/B16SHT (MGE) 1

● MODERATE
Intake-valve and injector carbon build-up (direct injection) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 1

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

Models

1.6 SIDI Turbo A16XHT/A16SHT/B16SHT (MGE) 4

Astra K 2015--2019 Astra GTC 1.6T J 2011--2015 Coupe Cascada 1.6 Turbo W13 2013--2019 Convertible Insignia 1.6 Turbo A 2008--2017 Sedan

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 3

Astra F 1991--1998 Corsa B 1993--2000 Astra G 1998--2004
Full 1.6 SIDI Turbo A16XHT/A16SHT/B16SHT (MGE) Report Full C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Report