Z18XER vs C14NZ/X14XE 1.4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 BUY 78/100
+6 points over Z18XER
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Z18XER Opel
0 / 100
BUY C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Opel

Specifications

Z18XER
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2005--2014
1991--2000
Displacement
1796 cc
1389 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
140 hp
60--90 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,000
€200--€400

Character

Z18XER

"Astra H/J, Zafira B. Reliable workhorse. Timing chain can stretch at 150k+ km. Thermostat. Water pump. Good parts availability. Adequate performance."

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

Z18XER 1

● MODERATE
Timing chain stretch €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

Z18XER 7

Astra F 1991--1998 Astra G 1998--2004 Vectra B 1995--2002 Zafira A 1999--2005 Vectra C 2002--2008 Astra H 2004--2010 Zafira B 2005--2014

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 3

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