FIRE 1.2 vs 2.3 JTD/MJT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FIRE 1.2 BUY 78/100
+8 points over 2.3 JTD/MJT
0 / 100
BUY FIRE 1.2 Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.3 JTD/MJT Fiat

Specifications

FIRE 1.2
2.3 JTD/MJT
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
78
70
Years
1993--2018
2002--present
Displacement
1242 cc
2287 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
65--69 hp
120--180 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€700--€2,000

Character

FIRE 1.2

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

2.3 JTD/MJT

"Ducato/Doblo workhorse. Europe's most common large van diesel. Timing chain (good). Injector issues at 200k+ km. EGR fouling. Turbo actuator. Well-understood by every van specialist."

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

2.3 JTD/MJT 2

▲ HIGH
Injector failure at high mileage €500--€1,500 150,000 km--250,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR fouling €200--€500 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

2.3 JTD/MJT 5

Ducato 250/290 2006--present Ducato 250/290 2016--present Ducato 250/290 2014--present Ducato 250/290 2014--present Ducato 250/290 2019--present
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