0.9 TwinAir vs 1.3 MultiJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

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

Specifications

0.9 TwinAir
1.3 MultiJet
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
0
Total Risk Cost
€900--€1,800
€0--€0

Character

0.9 TwinAir

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

1.3 MultiJet

"Punto/500/Doblo diesel. Small but torquey. Used across Fiat/Opel/Suzuki. Swirl flap issues."

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 0

No documented issues.

Models

0.9 TwinAir 2

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

1.3 MultiJet 15

Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2005--2012 Musa 350 2004--2012 500 312 2007--2018 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Ypsilon 846 2011--2018 500 312 2007--2018 500L 330 2012--2018 Ypsilon 846 2011--2018 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2005--2012 Musa 350 2004--2012 Panda 319 2012--2018 Astra J 2009--2015 Astra H 2005--2010 Corsa D 2006--2014 Panda 1.3 MultiJet 169/312 2003--2020 Hatchback
Full 0.9 TwinAir Report Full 1.3 MultiJet Report