1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1) vs FIRE 1.4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

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

Specifications

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1)
FIRE 1.4
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
58
78
Years
2009--2016
1985--2020
Displacement
1368 cc
1368 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
140--170 hp
77--95 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€2,700
€350--€750

Character

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1)

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

FIRE 1.4

"Punto/Panda/500 engine. Simple, ancient design. 200k+ km possible. Basic but reliable."

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 1.4 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (same as 1.2 — mandatory) €250--€450 60,000 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
Oil seal wear (age) €100--€300 100,000 km--200,000 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 1.4 28

Ypsilon 846 2011--2020 Panda 319 2012--2020 500 312 2007--2020 Punto 176 1994--1999 Punto 176 1993--1999 Punto 176 1993--1999 Punto 176 1993--1999 Punto 176 1994--1999 Bravo 182 1995--2001 Bravo 182 1995--2001 Bravo 182 1995--2001 Stilo 192 2001--2007 Bravo 182 1995--2001 Bravo 182 1998--2001 Panda 169 2003--2012 Punto 188 1999--2006 Ypsilon 843 2003--2011 Panda 169 2003--2012 Punto 188 1999--2010 Panda 169 2003--2012 Ypsilon 843 2003--2011 Punto 188 2003--2010 Thesis 841 2002--2009 Thesis 841 2002--2009 Thesis 841 2003--2009 Stilo 192 2003--2007 Tipo 356 2016--present Doblo 263 2010--2022
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