1.3 MultiJet vs 2.3 JTD/MJT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 MultiJet ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+5 points over 2.3 JTD/MJT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 MultiJet Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 2.3 JTD/MJT Fiat

Specifications

1.3 MultiJet
2.3 JTD/MJT
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
75
70
Years
2003--2020
2002--present
Displacement
1248 cc
2287 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
75--95 hp
120--180 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€700--€2,000

Character

1.3 MultiJet

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

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

1.3 MultiJet 0

No documented issues.

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

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

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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