0.9 TwinAir vs 1.3 MultiJet II

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 MultiJet II ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+30 points over 0.9 TwinAir
0 / 100
AVOID 0.9 TwinAir Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 MultiJet II Fiat

Specifications

0.9 TwinAir
1.3 MultiJet II
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
AVOID
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
45
75
Years
2010--2020
2003--2020
Displacement
875 cc
1248 cc
Layout
I2
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
85--105 hp
75--95 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€900--€1,800
€1,200--€2,300

Character

0.9 TwinAir

"Innovative but flawed 2-cylinder turbo. Notorious oil consumption. MultiAir solenoid failures. Characterful sound, questionable longevity."

1.3 MultiJet II

"Tiny diesel workhorse. Found in 500, Punto, Doblo, even Suzuki/Opel. Swirl flap issues. Cheap to run."

Issues Comparison

0.9 TwinAir 2

▲ HIGH
Clutch premature wear €800--€1,500 40,000 km--80,000 km
● MODERATE
PCV valve fouling (2-cyl breathing issues) €100--€300 60,000 km--100,000 km

1.3 MultiJet II 2

▲ HIGH
Timing chain stretch at high mileage €800--€1,500 100,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR valve failure + city DPF concern €400--€800 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

0.9 TwinAir 2

500 0.9 TwinAir 312 2010--2022 Hatchback Panda 0.9 TwinAir 312 2012--2022 Hatchback

1.3 MultiJet II 7

500L 330 2012--2022 Tipo 356 2016--2020 500X 334 2015--2024 Doblo 1.3 MultiJet 263 2005--2020 MPV MiTo 1.3 JTDm 955 2008--2018 Hatchback Punto 1.3 MultiJet 199 2005--2018 Hatchback Ypsilon 1.3 MultiJet 846 2003--2020 Hatchback
Full 0.9 TwinAir Report Full 1.3 MultiJet II Report