1.6 JTDm (940A3) vs 1.3 JTDm

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 JTDm ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+10 points over 1.6 JTDm (940A3)
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.6 JTDm (940A3) Alfa Romeo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 JTDm Alfa Romeo

Specifications

1.6 JTDm (940A3)
1.3 JTDm
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
72
Years
2010--2020
2008--2018
Displacement
1598 cc
1248 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
105--120 hp
85--95 hp
Known Issues
6
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,050--€5,700
€400--€800

Character

1.6 JTDm (940A3)

"Fiat MultiJet II in Alfa clothes. Adequate diesel torque. DPF + EGR city headaches. Highway-only use recommended."

1.3 JTDm

"MiTo. Same Fiat 1.3 MultiJet. Timing chain. Swirl flap at high mileage. Economical. Alfa badge adds minor parts premium. Reliable for a small diesel."

Issues Comparison

1.6 JTDm (940A3) 6

▲ HIGH
DPF clogging (city driving) €400--€1,500 40,000 km--100,000 km
▲ HIGH
Fuel injector failure (Bosch piezo) €300--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
Dual mass flywheel wear €600--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR valve carbon buildup €250--€600 50,000 km--100,000 km
● MODERATE
Swirl flap breakage €200--€500 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo actuator failure €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km

1.3 JTDm 1

● MODERATE
Timing chain stretch €400--€800 120,000 km--200,000 km

Models

1.6 JTDm (940A3) 3

Giulietta 940 2010--2020 Giulietta 940 2010--2020 MiTo 955 2008--2018

1.3 JTDm 1

MiTo 955 2008--2018
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