FIRE 1.4 vs 2.3 JTD/MJT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FIRE 1.4 BUY 78/100
+8 points over 2.3 JTD/MJT
0 / 100
BUY FIRE 1.4 Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.3 JTD/MJT Fiat

Specifications

FIRE 1.4
2.3 JTD/MJT
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
78
70
Years
1985--2020
2002--present
Displacement
1368 cc
2287 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
77--95 hp
120--180 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€350--€750
€700--€2,000

Character

FIRE 1.4

"Punto/Panda/500 engine. Simple, ancient design. 200k+ km possible. Basic but reliable."

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 1.4 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (same as 1.2 — mandatory) €250--€450 60,000 km--80,000 km
○ MINOR
Oil seal wear (age) €100--€300 100,000 km--200,000 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 1.4 28

Ypsilon 846 2011--2020 Panda 319 2012--2020 500 312 2007--2020 Punto 176 1994--1999 Punto 176 1993--1999 Punto 176 1993--1999 Punto 176 1993--1999 Punto 176 1994--1999 Bravo 182 1995--2001 Bravo 182 1995--2001 Bravo 182 1995--2001 Stilo 192 2001--2007 Bravo 182 1995--2001 Bravo 182 1998--2001 Panda 169 2003--2012 Punto 188 1999--2006 Ypsilon 843 2003--2011 Panda 169 2003--2012 Punto 188 1999--2010 Panda 169 2003--2012 Ypsilon 843 2003--2011 Punto 188 2003--2010 Thesis 841 2002--2009 Thesis 841 2002--2009 Thesis 841 2003--2009 Stilo 192 2003--2007 Tipo 356 2016--present Doblo 263 2010--2022

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
Full FIRE 1.4 Report Full 2.3 JTD/MJT Report