1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1) vs FIRE 1.2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FIRE 1.2 BUY 78/100
+20 points over 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1)
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1) Fiat
0 / 100
BUY FIRE 1.2 Fiat

Specifications

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1)
FIRE 1.2
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
58
78
Years
2009--2016
1993--2018
Displacement
1368 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
140--170 hp
65--69 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€2,700
€300--€700

Character

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1)

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

FIRE 1.2

"Ancient but nearly unkillable. Punto/Panda/500 base engine. Simple, slow, cheap to fix. 200k+ km easy."

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--∞

FIRE 1.2 3

▲ HIGH
Timing belt — mandatory replacement €200--€400 60,000 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
Water pump (replace with belt) €50--€150 60,000 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
Thermostat failure €50--€150 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

FIRE 1.2 4

500 1.2 8V 312 2007--2024 Hatchback 500C 1.2 8V 312 2009--2024 Convertible Panda 1.2 8V 312 2003--2024 Hatchback Punto 1.2 8V 199 2005--2018 Hatchback
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