1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1) vs 1.3 MultiJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 MultiJet 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 Fiat

Specifications

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1)
1.3 MultiJet
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
0
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€2,700
€0--€0

Character

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1)

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

1.3 MultiJet

"Punto/500/Doblo diesel. Small but torquey. Used across Fiat/Opel/Suzuki. Swirl flap issues."

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 0

No documented issues.

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 15

Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2005--2012 Musa 350 2004--2012 500 312 2007--2018 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Ypsilon 846 2011--2018 500 312 2007--2018 500L 330 2012--2018 Ypsilon 846 2011--2018 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2005--2012 Musa 350 2004--2012 Panda 319 2012--2018 Astra J 2009--2015 Astra H 2005--2010 Corsa D 2006--2014 Panda 1.3 MultiJet 169/312 2003--2020 Hatchback
Full 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1) Report Full 1.3 MultiJet Report