1.3 MultiJet II vs 2.3 JTD/MJT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 MultiJet II ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+5 points over 2.3 JTD/MJT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 MultiJet II Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.3 JTD/MJT Fiat

Specifications

1.3 MultiJet II
2.3 JTD/MJT
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
75
70
Years
2003--2020
2002--present
Displacement
1248 cc
2287 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
75--95 hp
120--180 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,200--€2,300
€700--€2,000

Character

1.3 MultiJet II

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

2.3 JTD/MJT

"Ducato/Doblo workhorse. Europe's most common large van diesel. Timing chain (good). Injector issues at 200k+ km. EGR fouling. Turbo actuator. Well-understood by every van specialist."

Issues Comparison

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

2.3 JTD/MJT 2

▲ HIGH
Injector failure at high mileage €500--€1,500 150,000 km--250,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR fouling €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

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

2.3 JTD/MJT 5

Ducato 250/290 2006--present Ducato 250/290 2016--present Ducato 250/290 2014--present Ducato 250/290 2014--present Ducato 250/290 2019--present
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