FIRE 1.2 vs 1.3 MultiJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

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

Specifications

FIRE 1.2
1.3 MultiJet
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
0
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€0--€0

Character

FIRE 1.2

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

1.3 MultiJet

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

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 0

No documented issues.

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 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 FIRE 1.2 Report Full 1.3 MultiJet Report