1.9 JTDm vs 1.3 JTDm

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 JTDm ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+6 points over 1.9 JTDm
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.9 JTDm Alfa Romeo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 JTDm Alfa Romeo

Specifications

1.9 JTDm
1.3 JTDm
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
66
72
Years
2003--2011
2008--2018
Displacement
1910 cc
1248 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
120--170 hp
85--95 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,000
€400--€800

Character

1.9 JTDm

"GT/159/Brera. Fiat 1.9 JTD based. DMF failure common. EGR fouling. Swirl flap issues on intake manifold. Turbo actuator. Alfa tax on parts. Fun to drive, expensive to keep."

1.3 JTDm

"MiTo. Same Fiat 1.3 MultiJet. Timing chain. Swirl flap at high mileage. Economical. Alfa badge adds minor parts premium. Reliable for a small diesel."

Issues Comparison

1.9 JTDm 2

▲ HIGH
Dual-mass flywheel failure €600--€1,400 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR + swirl flap clogging €200--€600 60,000 km--120,000 km

1.3 JTDm 1

● MODERATE
Timing chain stretch €400--€800 120,000 km--200,000 km

Models

1.9 JTDm 0

No models listed.

1.3 JTDm 1

MiTo 955 2008--2018
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