1.4 MultiAir Turbo vs 1.3 JTDm

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 JTDm ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+10 points over 1.4 MultiAir Turbo
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.4 MultiAir Turbo Alfa Romeo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 JTDm Alfa Romeo

Specifications

1.4 MultiAir Turbo
1.3 JTDm
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
72
Years
2009--2020
2008--2018
Displacement
1368 cc
1248 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
140--170 hp
85--95 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€400--€800

Character

1.4 MultiAir Turbo

"Giulietta/MiTo. MultiAir hydraulic valve = clever but solenoid failures. Fun when working."

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

1.4 MultiAir Turbo 0

No documented issues.

1.3 JTDm 1

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

Models

1.4 MultiAir Turbo 13

Stilo 192 2001--2007 Stilo 192 2001--2007 GT 937 2004--2010 GT 937 2003--2010 GT 937 2003--2010 Bravo 198 2007--2010 GT 937 2003--2010 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2005--2009 Bravo 198 2007--2010 Stilo 192 2003--2007 Giulietta 940 2010--2020 Giulietta 940 2010--2020 Giulietta 940 2014--2020

1.3 JTDm 1

MiTo 955 2008--2018
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