FIRE 1.4 vs 1.3 MultiJet

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FIRE 1.4 BUY 78/100
+3 points over 1.3 MultiJet
0 / 100
BUY FIRE 1.4 Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 MultiJet Fiat

Specifications

FIRE 1.4
1.3 MultiJet
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
78
75
Years
1985--2020
2003--2020
Displacement
1368 cc
1248 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
77--95 hp
75--95 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€350--€750
€0--€0

Character

FIRE 1.4

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

1.3 MultiJet

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

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

1.3 MultiJet 0

No documented issues.

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

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 1.4 Report Full 1.3 MultiJet Report