X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d vs C14NZ/X14XE 1.4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 BUY 78/100
+4 points over X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d Opel
0 / 100
BUY C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Opel

Specifications

X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
78
Years
1994--2006
1991--2000
Displacement
1686 cc
1389 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
68--75 hp
60--90 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€450--€1,200
€200--€400

Character

X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d

"Corsa B/C, Combo. Isuzu-derived diesel. Simple, indirect injection (early) or common rail (Y17DT). No DPF. Economical. Glow plug issues. Injection pump on early units. Reliable work van 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

X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d 2

▲ HIGH
Injection pump (indirect inj models) €400--€1,000 150,000 km--250,000 km
○ MINOR
Glow plug failure €50--€200 60,000 km--120,000 km

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 1

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

Models

X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d 2

Astra F 1994--1998 Astra G 1999--2004

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 3

Astra F 1991--1998 Corsa B 1993--2000 Astra G 1998--2004
Full X17DTL/Y17DT 1.7d Report Full C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Report