Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 vs C14NZ/X14XE 1.4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 BUY 78/100
+10 points over Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 Opel
0 / 100
BUY C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Opel

Specifications

Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
78
Years
2003--2008
1991--2000
Displacement
2198 cc
1389 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
150--155 hp
60--90 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€200--€400

Character

Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2

"Vectra C/Zafira B. Ecotec 2.2. Z22YH is direct injection (Ecotec Direct). Timing chain. Carbon buildup on DI version. Oil consumption. Adequate but unremarkable."

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

Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 1

● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (Z22YH DI) €300--€700 60,000 km--120,000 km

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 1

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

Models

Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 1

Vectra C 2002--2008

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 3

Astra F 1991--1998 Corsa B 1993--2000 Astra G 1998--2004
Full Z22YH/Z22SE 2.2 Report Full C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Report