1.6 MultiJet vs FIRE 1.2
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
FIRE 1.2
BUY
78/100
+6 points over 1.6 MultiJet
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
1.6 MultiJet
Fiat
0
/ 100
BUY
FIRE 1.2
Fiat
Specifications
1.6 MultiJet
FIRE 1.2
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2008--2020
1993--2018
Displacement
1598 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
105--120 hp
65--69 hp
Known Issues
0
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€300--€700
Character
1.6 MultiJet
"Tipo/500X diesel. Decent performance. DMF can wear. DPF city issues. Good highway."
FIRE 1.2
"Ancient but nearly unkillable. Punto/Panda/500 base engine. Simple, slow, cheap to fix. 200k+ km easy."
Issues Comparison
1.6 MultiJet 0
No documented issues.
FIRE 1.2 3
▲ HIGH
Timing belt — mandatory replacement
○ MINOR
Water pump (replace with belt)
○ MINOR
Thermostat failure