1.6 JTDm (940A3) vs 2.2 JTDm
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
2.2 JTDm
ACCEPTABLE
72/100
+10 points over 1.6 JTDm (940A3)
0
/ 100
CAUTION
1.6 JTDm (940A3)
Alfa Romeo
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
2.2 JTDm
Alfa Romeo
Specifications
1.6 JTDm (940A3)
2.2 JTDm
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
72
Years
2010--2020
2016--present
Displacement
1598 cc
2143 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
105--120 hp
136--210 hp
Known Issues
6
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,050--€5,700
€400--€1,500
Character
1.6 JTDm (940A3)
"Fiat MultiJet II in Alfa clothes. Adequate diesel torque. DPF + EGR city headaches. Highway-only use recommended."
2.2 JTDm
"Giulia/Stelvio diesel. All-aluminium. Modern diesel tech. DPF/SCR. Too new for complete long-term data but FCA diesels of this gen are improved. Service intervals expensive at Alfa dealers."
Issues Comparison
1.6 JTDm (940A3) 6
▲ HIGH
DPF clogging (city driving)
▲ HIGH
Fuel injector failure (Bosch piezo)
▲ HIGH
Dual mass flywheel wear
● MODERATE
EGR valve carbon buildup
● MODERATE
Swirl flap breakage
● MODERATE
Turbo actuator failure
2.2 JTDm 1
● MODERATE
DPF/SCR system complexity