FIRE 1.2 vs 1.6 MultiJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FIRE 1.2 BUY 78/100
+6 points over 1.6 MultiJet
0 / 100
BUY FIRE 1.2 Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 MultiJet Fiat

Specifications

FIRE 1.2
1.6 MultiJet
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
78
72
Years
1993--2018
2008--2020
Displacement
1242 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
65--69 hp
105--120 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."

1.6 MultiJet

"Tipo/500X diesel. Decent performance. DMF can wear. DPF city issues. Good highway."

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

1.6 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

1.6 MultiJet 23

Musa 350 2008--2012 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2008--2012 Delta 844 2008--2014 Bravo 198 2008--2014 Bravo 198 2007--2014 Delta 844 2008--2014 500L 330 2012--2017 Musa 350 2008--2012 Bravo 198 2007--2014 Delta 844 2008--2014 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Tipo 356 2016--2021 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2007--2012 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Doblo 263 2010--2022 Bravo 198 2008--2014 Delta 844 2008--2014 Wrangler JL 2019--present Focus Mk3 (DYB) 2011--2014 Giulia 2.2 JTDm 952 2016--2024 Sedan Stelvio 2.2 JTDm 949 2017--2024 SUV
Full FIRE 1.2 Report Full 1.6 MultiJet Report