1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1) vs 1.3 MultiJet II

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 MultiJet II ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+17 points over 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1)
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1) Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 MultiJet II Fiat

Specifications

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1)
1.3 MultiJet II
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
58
75
Years
2009--2016
2003--2020
Displacement
1368 cc
1248 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
140--170 hp
75--95 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€2,700
€1,200--€2,300

Character

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1)

"First-gen MultiAir hydraulic valve lift. Clever tech, solenoid failures. Abarth tune = fun but fragile."

1.3 MultiJet II

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

Issues Comparison

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1) 3

◆ CRITICAL
MultiAir solenoid module failure €800--€1,200 50,000 km--100,000 km
▲ HIGH
Camshaft lobe wear (from neglected module) €600--€1,500 80,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Oil specification — non-negotiable €0--€0 0 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

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1) 4

500L 1.4 MultiAir 330 2012--2022 MPV Giulietta 1.4 MultiAir 940 2010--2020 Hatchback MiTo 1.4 MultiAir 955 2008--2018 Hatchback Punto 1.4 MultiAir 199 2009--2018 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 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1) Report Full 1.3 MultiJet II Report