1.9 JTD vs FIRE 1.2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FIRE 1.2 BUY 78/100
+12 points over 1.9 JTD
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.9 JTD Fiat
0 / 100
BUY FIRE 1.2 Fiat

Specifications

1.9 JTD
FIRE 1.2
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
66
78
Years
1997--2010
1993--2018
Displacement
1910 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
80--150 hp
65--69 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,700
€300--€700

Character

1.9 JTD

"Bravo/Stilo/Croma. Early JTD is simple direct injection. Later MultiJet common rail. DMF failure. EGR fouling. Turbo actuator. Decent when maintained, poor when neglected."

FIRE 1.2

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

Issues Comparison

1.9 JTD 2

▲ HIGH
Dual-mass flywheel failure €500--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR valve fouling €200--€500 60,000 km--120,000 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

1.9 JTD 1

Doblo 263 2010--2022

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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