1.4 MultiAir Turbo vs 2.9 V6 Biturbo

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
2.9 V6 Biturbo ACCEPTABLE 68/100
+6 points over 1.4 MultiAir Turbo
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.4 MultiAir Turbo Alfa Romeo
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.9 V6 Biturbo Alfa Romeo

Specifications

1.4 MultiAir Turbo
2.9 V6 Biturbo
Brand
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
68
Years
2009--2020
2016--2023
Displacement
1368 cc
2891 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
140--170 hp
510 hp
Known Issues
0
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0

Character

1.4 MultiAir Turbo

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

2.9 V6 Biturbo

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

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

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 1.4 MultiAir Turbo Report Full 2.9 V6 Biturbo Report