1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2) vs FIRE 1.2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FIRE 1.2 BUY 78/100
+10 points over 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2) Fiat
0 / 100
BUY FIRE 1.2 Fiat

Specifications

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2)
FIRE 1.2
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
78
Years
2016--2020
1993--2018
Displacement
1368 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
140--180 hp
65--69 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,000
€300--€700

Character

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2)

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

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 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--∞

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 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

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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