1.4 T-Jet vs 1.3 MultiJet II

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 MultiJet II ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+10 points over 1.4 T-Jet
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.4 T-Jet Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 MultiJet II Fiat

Specifications

1.4 T-Jet
1.3 MultiJet II
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
65
75
Years
2007--2018
2003--2020
Displacement
1368 cc
1248 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
120--155 hp
75--95 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€650--€1,650
€1,200--€2,300

Character

1.4 T-Jet

"Bravo/Punto/Linea turbo. No MultiAir complexity. Simpler but still turbo-4. Adequate performance."

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 T-Jet 3

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (mandatory on turbo FIRE) €350--€650 60,000 km--80,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo oil feed pipe €300--€800 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Oil quality sensitivity (turbo heat) €0--€200 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 T-Jet 7

500 312 2008--present 500 312 2008--present 500 312 2012--present Bravo 1.4 T-Jet 198 2007--2014 Hatchback Giulietta 1.75 TBi 940 2010--2020 Hatchback Punto 1.4 T-Jet 199 2005--2018 Hatchback Tipo 1.4 T-Jet 356 2015--2024 Sedan

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 T-Jet Report Full 1.3 MultiJet II Report