1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1) vs 1.6 MultiJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 MultiJet ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+14 points over 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1)
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1) Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 MultiJet Fiat

Specifications

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1)
1.6 MultiJet
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
58
72
Years
2009--2016
2008--2020
Displacement
1368 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
140--170 hp
105--120 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."

1.6 MultiJet

"Tipo/500X diesel. Decent performance. DMF can wear. DPF city issues. Good highway."

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--∞

1.6 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

1.6 MultiJet 23

Musa 350 2008--2012 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2008--2012 Delta 844 2008--2014 Bravo 198 2008--2014 Bravo 198 2007--2014 Delta 844 2008--2014 500L 330 2012--2017 Musa 350 2008--2012 Bravo 198 2007--2014 Delta 844 2008--2014 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Tipo 356 2016--2021 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2007--2012 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Bravo 198 2008--2014 Delta 844 2008--2014 Wrangler JL 2019--present Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2011--2014 Giulia 2.2 JTDm 952 2016--2024 Sedan Stelvio 2.2 JTDm 949 2017--2024 SUV
Full 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 1) Report Full 1.6 MultiJet Report