1.6 JTDm (940A3) vs 2.0 JTDm

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.0 JTDm ACCEPTABLE 70/100
+8 points over 1.6 JTDm (940A3)
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.6 JTDm (940A3) Alfa Romeo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.0 JTDm Alfa Romeo

Specifications

1.6 JTDm (940A3)
2.0 JTDm
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
70
Years
2010--2020
2008--2020
Displacement
1598 cc
1956 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
105--120 hp
136--170 hp
Known Issues
6
0
Total Risk Cost
€2,050--€5,700
€0--€0

Character

1.6 JTDm (940A3)

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

2.0 JTDm

"Giulietta/Giulia/Stelvio diesel. Based on Fiat MultiJet. DMF wear. DPF. Decent highway."

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

2.0 JTDm 0

No documented issues.

Models

1.6 JTDm (940A3) 3

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

2.0 JTDm 15

159 939 2005--2011 Brera/Spider 939 2005--2010 159 939 2005--2011 159 939 2005--2011 159 939 2005--2011 Brera/Spider 939 2006--2010 159 939 2005--2011 Brera/Spider 939 2005--2010 159 939 2005--2011 159 939 2007--2011 Delta 844 2008--2014 Giulietta 940 2010--2013 Brera/Spider 939 2009--2010 159 939 2009--2011 Giulietta 940 2010--2020
Full 1.6 JTDm (940A3) Report Full 2.0 JTDm Report