1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2) vs 1.3 MultiJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 MultiJet 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 Fiat

Specifications

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2)
1.3 MultiJet
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
0
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,000
€0--€0

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

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

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 0

No documented issues.

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 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 2) Report Full 1.3 MultiJet Report