1.6 JTDm (940A3) vs 2.9 V6 Biturbo

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.9 V6 Biturbo ACCEPTABLE 68/100
+6 points over 1.6 JTDm (940A3)
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.6 JTDm (940A3) Alfa Romeo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.9 V6 Biturbo Alfa Romeo

Specifications

1.6 JTDm (940A3)
2.9 V6 Biturbo
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
68
Years
2010--2020
2016--2023
Displacement
1598 cc
2891 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
105--120 hp
510 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."

2.9 V6 Biturbo

"Quadrifoglio engine. Ferrari-derived. Incredible but expensive maintenance. Not for neglect."

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

2.9 V6 Biturbo 0

No documented issues.

Models

1.6 JTDm (940A3) 3

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

2.9 V6 Biturbo 7

Stelvio 949 2017--present Giulia 952 2016--present Giulia 952 2017--present Stelvio 949 2017--present Giulia 952 2016--present Giulia 952 2016--present Stelvio 949 2018--present
Full 1.6 JTDm (940A3) Report Full 2.9 V6 Biturbo Report