1.4 T-Jet vs FIRE 1.4
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
FIRE 1.4
BUY
78/100
+13 points over 1.4 T-Jet
0
/ 100
CAUTION
1.4 T-Jet
Fiat
0
/ 100
BUY
FIRE 1.4
Fiat
Specifications
1.4 T-Jet
FIRE 1.4
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
65
78
Years
2007--2018
1985--2020
Displacement
1368 cc
1368 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
120--155 hp
77--95 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€650--€1,650
€350--€750
Character
1.4 T-Jet
"Bravo/Punto/Linea turbo. No MultiAir complexity. Simpler but still turbo-4. Adequate performance."
FIRE 1.4
"Punto/Panda/500 engine. Simple, ancient design. 200k+ km possible. Basic but reliable."
Issues Comparison
1.4 T-Jet 3
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (mandatory on turbo FIRE)
● MODERATE
Turbo oil feed pipe
○ MINOR
Oil quality sensitivity (turbo heat)
FIRE 1.4 2
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (same as 1.2 — mandatory)
○ MINOR
Oil seal wear (age)