FIRE 1.2 vs 1.3 MultiJet II

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FIRE 1.2 BUY 78/100
+3 points over 1.3 MultiJet II
0 / 100
BUY FIRE 1.2 Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 MultiJet II Fiat

Specifications

FIRE 1.2
1.3 MultiJet II
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
78
75
Years
1993--2018
2003--2020
Displacement
1242 cc
1248 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
65--69 hp
75--95 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€1,200--€2,300

Character

FIRE 1.2

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

1.3 MultiJet II

"Tiny diesel workhorse. Found in 500, Punto, Doblo, even Suzuki/Opel. Swirl flap issues. Cheap to run."

Issues Comparison

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

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

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

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 FIRE 1.2 Report Full 1.3 MultiJet II Report