1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS) vs C14NZ/X14XE 1.4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 BUY 78/100
+16 points over 1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS)
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS) Opel
0 / 100
BUY C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Opel

Specifications

1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS)
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
78
Years
2004--2014
1991--2000
Displacement
1686 cc
1389 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
110--130 hp
60--90 hp
Known Issues
7
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,150--€6,400
€200--€400

Character

1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS)

"Decent diesel dragged down by DPF/EGR in city driving. Black death injector seal is the horror story. Highway use recommended."

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

1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS) 7

◆ CRITICAL
Injector seal leak (black death) €300--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
DPF clogging (city driving) €400--€1,500 40,000 km--100,000 km
▲ HIGH
Dual mass flywheel wear €600--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR valve failure €250--€600 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Swirl flap breakage €200--€500 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo actuator failure €300--€800 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Glow plug failure €100--€300 80,000 km--150,000 km

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 1

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

Models

1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS) 4

Astra 1.7 CDTi J 2009--2015 Hatchback Combo 1.7 CDTi D 2011--2018 MPV Corsa 1.7 CDTi D 2006--2014 Hatchback Meriva 1.7 CDTi B 2010--2017 MPV

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 3

Astra F 1991--1998 Corsa B 1993--2000 Astra G 1998--2004
Full 1.7 CDTi (Z17DTH/A17DTS) Report Full C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Report