1.3 MultiJet II vs FireFly 1.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 MultiJet II ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+5 points over FireFly 1.0
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 MultiJet II Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE FireFly 1.0 Fiat

Specifications

1.3 MultiJet II
FireFly 1.0
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
75
70
Years
2003--2020
2017--present
Displacement
1248 cc
999 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
75--95 hp
70--120 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€1,200--€2,300
€0--€0

Character

1.3 MultiJet II

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

FireFly 1.0

"500/Panda modern engine. Replaces FIRE. Turbo version in 500 Hybrid. Early data positive."

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

FireFly 1.0 0

No documented issues.

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

FireFly 1.0 3

Renegade BU 2018--present Tipo 356 2021--present 500X 334 2018--2024
Full 1.3 MultiJet II Report Full FireFly 1.0 Report