1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2) vs 1.3 MultiJet II

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 MultiJet II ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+7 points over 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2) Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 MultiJet II Fiat

Specifications

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2)
1.3 MultiJet II
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
75
Years
2016--2020
2003--2020
Displacement
1368 cc
1248 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
140--180 hp
75--95 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,000
€1,200--€2,300

Character

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2)

"Revised MultiAir solenoids. Improved durability over Gen 1. Still needs attention but much better long-term."

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 2) 2

● MODERATE
MultiAir module (improved but still sensitive) €600--€1,000 80,000 km--130,000 km
○ MINOR
Oil specification discipline €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 2) 3

500L 1.4 MultiAir 330 2012--2022 MPV 500X 1.4 MultiAir 334 2014--2020 SUV Giulietta 1.4 MultiAir 940 2010--2020 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 2) Report Full 1.3 MultiJet II Report