1.75 TBi vs 2.0 GME Turbo

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.0 GME Turbo ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+7 points over 1.75 TBi
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.75 TBi Alfa Romeo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.0 GME Turbo Alfa Romeo

Specifications

1.75 TBi
2.0 GME Turbo
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
65
72
Years
2010--2020
2016--present
Displacement
1742 cc
1995 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
235--241 hp
200--280 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,200
€950--€3,100

Character

1.75 TBi

"Giulietta QV/Veloce. Alfa's own turbo petrol. Variable geometry turbo. Direct injection. Carbon buildup. Turbo VGT actuator failure. Oil consumption. Characterful but needs specialist care."

2.0 GME Turbo

"Giulia/Stelvio heart. FCA-developed, strong output. Oil consumption reports early on but improving with updates."

Issues Comparison

1.75 TBi 2

▲ HIGH
VGT turbo actuator failure €500--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Carbon buildup (DI) €300--€700 60,000 km--120,000 km

2.0 GME Turbo 3

▲ HIGH
Electrical/ECU system faults €500--€2,000 0 km--∞
● MODERATE
Battery drain / management issues €150--€500 0 km--80,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo O-ring oil leak €300--€600 50,000 km--100,000 km

Models

1.75 TBi 2

Giulietta 940 2014--2020 4C 960 2013--2020

2.0 GME Turbo 3

Cherokee 2.0T KL 2013--2022 SUV Giulia 2.0 GME T4 952 2016--2024 Sedan Stelvio 2.0 GME T4 949 2017--2024 SUV
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