1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2) vs 1.6 MultiJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.6 MultiJet ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+4 points over 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2) Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 MultiJet Fiat

Specifications

1.4 MultiAir (Gen 2)
1.6 MultiJet
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
72
Years
2016--2020
2008--2020
Displacement
1368 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
140--180 hp
105--120 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."

1.6 MultiJet

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

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--∞

1.6 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

1.6 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 2) Report Full 1.6 MultiJet Report