1.75 TBi vs 2.9 V6 Biturbo

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.9 V6 Biturbo ACCEPTABLE 68/100
+3 points over 1.75 TBi
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.75 TBi Alfa Romeo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.9 V6 Biturbo Alfa Romeo

Specifications

1.75 TBi
2.9 V6 Biturbo
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
65
68
Years
2010--2020
2016--2023
Displacement
1742 cc
2891 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
235--241 hp
510 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."

2.9 V6 Biturbo

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

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

2.9 V6 Biturbo 0

No documented issues.

Models

1.75 TBi 2

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

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 1.75 TBi Report Full 2.9 V6 Biturbo Report