A14XEL Opel A14XEL

Компактний 4-циліндровий атмосферний двигун, відомий своєю економічністю та надійністю.

Brand: Opel Type: Petrol Configuration: Inline-4 Production Years: 2010 - 2017 Production: Eisenach, Germany
68 Brand engines
4 Modifications

Technical Specifications

Engine Displacement 1.4 L (1,398 cc)
Configuration Inline-4
Number of Cylinders 4
Valves per Cylinder 4
Power 100 - 140 л.с.
Torque 130 - 200 Н*м
Cylinder Bore 74.00 mm
Piston Stroke 77.00 mm
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Fuel System Multi-point Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharger null
Intercooler No
Maximum RPM 6,000 rpm
Max Torque RPM 2,000 rpm
Valve Train DOHC
Timing Drive Chain
Timing Chain Replacement 200000 or as needed
Block Material Aluminum
Head Material Aluminum
Engine Weight 120 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H) 600 × 500 × 700 mm
Lubrication System Pressure lubrication
Cooling System Liquid cooling

Additional Information

Engine Family Opel Ecotec
Manufacturing Plant Eisenach, Germany
Predecessor null
Successor null

Maintenance

Engine Oil Capacity 4.5 L (with filter: 4.8 L)
Recommended Viscosity 5W-30
Oil Standard ACEA A3/B4, API SN
Recommended Brands Castrol Edge, Mobil 1, Total Quartz
Oil Change Interval 15 000 km or 12 mo
Oil Filter 55567016
Air Filter 55567017
Replace every 60 000 km
Fuel filter null
Cabin Filter null
Spark Plugs Type: Iridium
Part number: 55567018
Gap: 1 mm
Quantity: 4 pcs
Replace every 60 000 km
Coolant Capacity 6 L
Coolant Type G12 (Opel Coolant)
Coolant Change Interval 240 000 km
Thermostat Opening Temperature 90°C
Operating Temperature 90°C
Max Operating Temperature 120°C
Critical Temperature 130°C
Annual Maintenance Cost 600-800 USD

Reliability

Reliability rating: 7/10

Expected lifespan: 250 000 km

Common problems

Problem Severity Mileage Repair cost
Timing chain wear Medium 100000-150000 km $800-1200
Oil consumption issues Medium 80000-120000 km $500-700

Known defects

  • Some early models had issues with the oil pump
  • Potential for coolant leaks

Warranty extensions

  • Opel offers extended warranty options for engine-related issues

Tuning potential

Tuning potential: Medium | Max. safe power: 180 hp

Stage Power Torque Method Cost
Stage 1 120 hp 220 Nm ECU remap only
Reliability impact: Minimal 		$400
Stage 2 140 hp 240 Nm -
Required: Upgraded exhaust, ECU remap
Reliability impact: Low 		$1200
Stage 3 160 hp 260 Nm -
Required: Turbocharger kit, ECU remap
Reliability impact: Medium 		$3000

Popular modifications

  • ECU tune (Stage 1)
  • Cold air intake
  • Performance exhaust

Tuning limitations

  • Stock internals limit power potential
  • Cooling upgrades recommended for high power builds

Детальні технічні характеристики

8
модифікацій
85–87
к.с.

Спільні характеристики

Back suspension Semi-dependent, spring
Body type Hatchback
Boost type none
Capacity 1398 cm3
Compression ratio 10.5
Country Germany
Cylinder bore 73.4 mm
Cylinder layout inline
Engine code A14XEL
Engine placement Front, transverse
Engine type Gasoline
Front brakes ventilated disc
Front suspension Independent, spring
Fuel 95
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Number of cylinders 4
Number of gear 5
Steering wheel position Left
Stroke cycle 82.6 mm
Timing belt DOHC
Valves per cylinder 4

Модифікації двигуна

1.4 AMT (87 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП robot Adam 1 2014–2019
87 hp
engine
Engine model a14xel
Engine power 87 hp
Fuel tank capacity 38 l
Max power (kW) 64 kW
Max power at RPM 6000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 663 l
Maximum torque 130 N*m
Min trunk capacity 170 l
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 13.6 s
Max speed 176 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 6.1 l
Emission standards Euro 5
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 3.8 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.7 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type robot
dimensions
Back track width 1464 mm
Clearance 125 mm
Curb weight 1120 kg
Front track width 1472 mm
Full weight 1465 kg
Height 1484 mm
Length 3698 mm
Number of doors 3
Wheelbase 2311 mm
Width 1720 mm
suspension
Rear brakes drum
Wheel size 195/55 R16, 215/45 R17
other
Car class A
Number of seater 4
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA56.6 4x100 mm
Rocks 1.4 AT (85 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Automatic Adam 1 2014–2019
85 hp
engine
Engine model a14xel
Engine power 85 hp
Fuel tank capacity 38 l
Max power (kW) 63 kW
Max power at RPM 6000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 663 l
Maximum torque 130 N*m
Min trunk capacity 170 l
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 13.7 s
Max speed 173 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 6.9 l
Emission standards Euro 6
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.4 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 5.3 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
dimensions
Back track width 1464 mm
Clearance 140 mm
Curb weight 1135 kg
Front track width 1472 mm
Full weight 1480 kg
Height 1493 mm
Length 3747 mm
Number of doors 3
Wheelbase 2311 mm
Width 1720 mm
suspension
Rear brakes drum
Wheel size 195/55 R16, 215/45 R17
other
Car class A
Number of seater 4
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA56.6 4x100 mm
1.4 MT (87 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Manual Corsa D [рест.] _2 2011–2014
87 hp
engine
Engine model a14xe
Engine power 87 hp
Fuel tank capacity 45 l
Max power (kW) 64 kW
Max power at RPM 6000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 1100 l
Maximum torque 130 N*m
Min trunk capacity 285 l
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 12.4 s
Max speed 173 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 7.3 l
Emission standards Euro 5
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.8 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 5.7 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
dimensions
Back track width 1478 mm
Clearance 150 mm
Curb weight 1163 kg
Front track width 1485 mm
Full weight 1665 kg
Height 1488 mm
Length 3999 mm
Number of doors 5
Wheelbase 2511 mm
Width 1737 mm
suspension
Rear brakes drum
Wheel size 185/65 R15, 185/70 R14
other
Car class B
Disc size 5.5x14 ET39, 6x15 ET39, 6x16 ET40, 7x17 ET44
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA56.6 4x100 mm
1.4 MT (87 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Manual Corsa D [рест.] _2 2011–2014
87 hp
engine
Engine model a14xe
Engine power 87 hp
Fuel tank capacity 45 l
Max power (kW) 64 kW
Max power at RPM 6000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 1050 l
Maximum torque 130 N*m
Min trunk capacity 285 l
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 12.4 s
Max speed 173 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 7.3 l
Emission standards Euro 5
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.8 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 5.7 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
dimensions
Back track width 1478 mm
Clearance 150 mm
Curb weight 1163 kg
Front track width 1485 mm
Full weight 1665 kg
Height 1488 mm
Length 3999 mm
Number of doors 3
Wheelbase 2511 mm
Width 1713 mm
suspension
Rear brakes drum
Wheel size 185/65 R15, 185/70 R14
other
Car class B
Disc size 5.5x14 ET39, 6x15 ET39, 6x16 ET40, 7x17 ET44
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA56.6 4x100 mm
Rating name EuroNCAP
Safety assessment 5 / 5
1.4 MT (87 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Manual Astra J [рест.] 2011–2018
87 hp
engine
Engine model a14xel
Engine power 87 hp
Fuel tank capacity 56 l
Max power at RPM to 6 000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 1235 l
Maximum torque 130 N*m
Min trunk capacity 370 l
Presence of intercooler Present
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 15.1 s
Max speed 170 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 7.2 l
Cruising range from 790 to 1 220 km
Emission standards Euro 5
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.5 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 5.5 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
dimensions
Back track width 1551 mm
Clearance 165 mm
Curb weight 1373 kg
Front track width 1541 mm
Full weight 1870 kg
Height 1510 mm
Length 4419 mm
Number of doors 5
Wheelbase 2685 mm
Width 1814 mm
suspension
Rear brakes Disc
Wheel size 195/65 R15
other
Car class C
Front track 1541 mm
Front/rear axle load 975/920 kg
Number of seater 5
Payload 512 kg
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA56.6 5x105 mm
Rear track 1551 mm
Turning circle 11.4 m
1.4 MT (87 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Manual Corsa D [рест.] 1 2011–2014
87 hp
engine
Engine power 87 hp
Fuel tank capacity 42 l
Max power (kW) 64 kW
Max power at RPM 6000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 1100 l
Maximum torque 130 N*m
Min trunk capacity 285 l
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 12.4 s
Max speed 173 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 7.0 l
Cruising range from 620 to 940 km
Emission standards Euro 5
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.6 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 5.5 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
dimensions
Back track width 1478 mm
Clearance 140 mm
Curb weight 1163 kg
Front track width 1485 mm
Full weight 1665 kg
Ground clearance 140 mm
Height 1488 mm
Length 3999 mm
Number of doors 3
Wheelbase 2511 mm
Width 1737 mm
suspension
Rear brakes drum
Trailer load (with brakes) 2605 kg
Wheel size 185/65 R15, 185/70 R14, 195/55 R16, 195/60 R15
other
Car class B
Front track 1485 mm
Front/rear axle load 845/800 kg
Number of seater 5
Payload 464 kg
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA56.6 4x100 mm
Rear track 1478 mm
Turning circle 10.55 m
1.4 MT (87 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Manual Corsa D [рест.] 1 2011–2014
87 hp
engine
Engine power 87 hp
Fuel tank capacity 45 l
Max power (kW) 64 kW
Max power at RPM 6000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 1100 l
Maximum torque 130 N*m
Min trunk capacity 285 l
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 12.4 s
Max speed 173 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 7.0 l
Cruising range from 620 to 940 km
Emission standards Euro 5
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.6 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 5.5 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
dimensions
Back track width 1478 mm
Clearance 140 mm
Curb weight 1163 kg
Front track width 1485 mm
Full weight 1665 kg
Ground clearance 140 mm
Height 1488 mm
Length 3999 mm
Number of doors 5
Wheelbase 2511 mm
Width 1737 mm
suspension
Rear brakes drum
Trailer load (with brakes) 2620 kg
Wheel size 185/65 R15, 185/70 R14, 195/55 R16, 195/60 R15
other
Car class B
Front track 1485 mm
Front/rear axle load 855/800 kg
Number of seater 5
Payload 464 kg
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA56.6 4x100 mm
Rear track 1478 mm
Turning circle 10.55 m
1.4 MT (85 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Manual Astra J 2009–2012
85 hp
engine
Engine model a14xel
Fuel tank capacity 56 l
Max trunk capacity 1235 l
Maximum torque 130 N*m
Min trunk capacity 370 l
Turnover of maximum torque 4000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 15.1 s
Max speed 170 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 7.2 l
Emission standards Euro 5
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.5 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 5.5 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
dimensions
Back track width 1558 mm
Clearance 165 mm
Curb weight 1373 kg
Front track width 1544 mm
Full weight 1870 kg
Height 1510 mm
Length 4419 mm
Number of doors 5
Wheelbase 2685 mm
Width 1814 mm
suspension
Wheel size 205/60 R16, 215/50 R17, 225/45 R18, 235/40 R19
other
Car class C
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA56.6 5x105 mm

Cars with the A14XEL engine

This engine was fitted to 2 models

Photo Brand Model Generation Production years
No photo
 Opel Adam Adam 2013 - 2020
No photo
 Opel Karl Karl 2014 - 2019

All modifications (4)

Vehicle Generation Modification Power Gearbox Drive
Opel Adam Adam 1.4 ECOTEC 100 л.с. 5-МКП 2WD 100 hp 5-МКП 2WD
Opel Adam Adam 1.4 ECOTEC 100 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 100 hp 6-Автомат 2WD
Opel Karl Karl 1.4 Turbo 100 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 100 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Opel Karl Karl 1.4 Turbo 100 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 100 hp 7-Автомат 2WD

Interesting Facts

  • The A14XEL is known for its fuel efficiency and low emissions.
  • It features a lightweight aluminum construction for better performance.

Applications

Total produced: null

Vehicle Generation Years Power Markets
Opel Astra J 2010-2017 100hp/140hp Europe, Asia
Opel Meriva B 2010-2017 100hp/140hp Europe

Compatible transmissions: 5-speed Manual, 6-speed Automatic

Drive types: FWD

Fuel Economy

Fuel Type Petrol 95
Octane Rating Minimum: 95 | Recommended: 98
Consumption (City) 8 L/100km
Consumption (Highway) 5.5 L/100km
Consumption (Combined) 6.5 L/100km
Real Consumption 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L
Range 769 km
Cost per 100 km 10-12 USD

Emissions Standards

Emission Standard Euro 5
CO₂ Emissions 140 g/km
Particulate Filter (DPF) Absent
AdBlue Not Required

Awards and Recognition

  • Best Small Engine (2011) — Engine of the Year

Comparison with competitors

Engine Brand Displacement Power Torque
1.4 TSI Volkswagen 1,395 cc 140 hp 250 Nm
K14B Suzuki 1,373 cc 95 hp 130 Nm

Pros

  • Good balance of power and efficiency
  • Reliable and easy to maintain

Cons

  • Limited tuning potential compared to turbocharged engines
  • Some users report oil consumption issues