1.9 JTD vs 1.3 MultiJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 MultiJet ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+9 points over 1.9 JTD
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.9 JTD Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 MultiJet Fiat

Specifications

1.9 JTD
1.3 MultiJet
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
66
75
Years
1997--2010
2003--2020
Displacement
1910 cc
1248 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
80--150 hp
75--95 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,700
€0--€0

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."

1.3 MultiJet

"Punto/500/Doblo diesel. Small but torquey. Used across Fiat/Opel/Suzuki. Swirl flap issues."

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

1.3 MultiJet 0

No documented issues.

Models

1.9 JTD 1

Doblo 263 2010--2022

1.3 MultiJet 15

Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2005--2012 Musa 350 2004--2012 500 312 2007--2018 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Ypsilon 846 2011--2018 500 312 2007--2018 500L 330 2012--2018 Ypsilon 846 2011--2018 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2005--2012 Musa 350 2004--2012 Panda 319 2012--2018 Astra J 2009--2015 Astra H 2005--2010 Corsa D 2006--2014 Panda 1.3 MultiJet 169/312 2003--2020 Hatchback
Full 1.9 JTD Report Full 1.3 MultiJet Report