A28NET 2.8T V6 vs C14NZ/X14XE 1.4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 BUY 78/100
+16 points over A28NET 2.8T V6
0 / 100
CAUTION A28NET 2.8T V6 Opel
0 / 100
BUY C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 Opel

Specifications

A28NET 2.8T V6
C14NZ/X14XE 1.4
Brand
Opel
Opel
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
78
Years
2008--2017
1991--2000
Displacement
2792 cc
1389 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
325 hp
60--90 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,300--€6,000
€200--€400

Character

A28NET 2.8T V6

"Insignia OPC. Same GM HFV6 turbo as Saab 2.8T. Timing chain stretch notorious (chain at rear of engine). Turbo failure. Oil consumption. Expensive to maintain. Great power but fragile long-term."

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

A28NET 2.8T V6 2

◆ CRITICAL
Timing chain stretch (rear) €1,500--€4,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
Turbo failure €800--€2,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 1

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

Models

A28NET 2.8T V6 1

Insignia A 2009--2017

C14NZ/X14XE 1.4 3

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