1.4 T-Jet vs FIRE 1.2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FIRE 1.2 BUY 78/100
+13 points over 1.4 T-Jet
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.4 T-Jet Fiat
0 / 100
BUY FIRE 1.2 Fiat

Specifications

1.4 T-Jet
FIRE 1.2
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
65
78
Years
2007--2018
1993--2018
Displacement
1368 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
120--155 hp
65--69 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€650--€1,650
€300--€700

Character

1.4 T-Jet

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

FIRE 1.2

"Ancient but nearly unkillable. Punto/Panda/500 base engine. Simple, slow, cheap to fix. 200k+ km easy."

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--∞

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 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

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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