1.3 MultiJet vs FIRE 1.2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

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

Specifications

1.3 MultiJet
FIRE 1.2
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
78
Years
2003--2020
1993--2018
Displacement
1248 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
75--95 hp
65--69 hp
Known Issues
0
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€300--€700

Character

1.3 MultiJet

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

FIRE 1.2

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

Issues Comparison

1.3 MultiJet 0

No documented issues.

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

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

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
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