0.9 TwinAir vs 1.6 MultiJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 MultiJet ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+27 points over 0.9 TwinAir
0 / 100
AVOID 0.9 TwinAir Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 MultiJet Fiat

Specifications

0.9 TwinAir
1.6 MultiJet
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
AVOID
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
45
72
Years
2010--2020
2008--2020
Displacement
875 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I2
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
85--105 hp
105--120 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."

1.6 MultiJet

"Tipo/500X diesel. Decent performance. DMF can wear. DPF city issues. Good highway."

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

1.6 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

1.6 MultiJet 23

Musa 350 2008--2012 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2008--2012 Delta 844 2008--2014 Bravo 198 2008--2014 Bravo 198 2007--2014 Delta 844 2008--2014 500L 330 2012--2017 Musa 350 2008--2012 Bravo 198 2007--2014 Delta 844 2008--2014 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Tipo 356 2016--2021 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2007--2012 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Bravo 198 2008--2014 Delta 844 2008--2014 Wrangler JL 2019--present Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2011--2014 Giulia 2.2 JTDm 952 2016--2024 Sedan Stelvio 2.2 JTDm 949 2017--2024 SUV
Full 0.9 TwinAir Report Full 1.6 MultiJet Report