1.75 TBi vs 2.0 JTDm

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.0 JTDm ACCEPTABLE 70/100
+5 points over 1.75 TBi
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.75 TBi Alfa Romeo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.0 JTDm Alfa Romeo

Specifications

1.75 TBi
2.0 JTDm
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
65
70
Years
2010--2020
2008--2020
Displacement
1742 cc
1956 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
235--241 hp
136--170 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,200
€0--€0

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 JTDm

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

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 JTDm 0

No documented issues.

Models

1.75 TBi 2

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

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 1.75 TBi Report Full 2.0 JTDm Report