1.4 T-Jet/MultiAir vs 1.3 MultiJet II

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.3 MultiJet II ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+10 points over 1.4 T-Jet/MultiAir
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.4 T-Jet/MultiAir Fiat
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 MultiJet II Fiat

Specifications

1.4 T-Jet/MultiAir
1.3 MultiJet II
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
65
75
Years
2007--2020
2003--2020
Displacement
1368 cc
1248 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
120--180 hp
75--95 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€1,200--€2,300

Character

1.4 T-Jet/MultiAir

"MultiAir hydraulic valve lift = clever but complex. Solenoid failures. Abarth 500 power."

1.3 MultiJet II

"Tiny diesel workhorse. Found in 500, Punto, Doblo, even Suzuki/Opel. Swirl flap issues. Cheap to run."

Issues Comparison

1.4 T-Jet/MultiAir 0

No documented issues.

1.3 MultiJet II 2

▲ HIGH
Timing chain stretch at high mileage €800--€1,500 100,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR valve failure + city DPF concern €400--€800 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

1.4 T-Jet/MultiAir 32

MiTo 955 2014--2018 Panda 319 2012--present 500 312 2010--present Ypsilon 846 2011--2024 Panda 169 2006--2012 Ypsilon 843 2003--2011 Punto 188 2003--2010 500L 330 2012--2022 Musa 350 2004--2012 500 312 2007--present Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2005--2012 Giulietta 940 2010--2020 Delta 844 2010--2014 Grande Punto / Punto Evo 199 2009--2012 MiTo 955 2008--2018 MiTo 955 2008--2018 MiTo 955 2009--2018 Tonale — 2022--present Compass MP 2020--present Renegade BU 2018--present 500X 334 2018--2024 Renegade BU 2018--present Compass MP 2020--present Tonale — 2022--present Tipo 356 2022--present Compass MP 2020--present Tonale — 2022--present Compass MP 2020--present Renegade BU 2020--present Renegade BU 2020--present Tonale — 2022--present 500 312 2014--present

1.3 MultiJet II 7

500L 330 2012--2022 Tipo 356 2016--2020 500X 334 2015--2024 Doblo 1.3 MultiJet 263 2005--2020 MPV MiTo 1.3 JTDm 955 2008--2018 Hatchback Punto 1.3 MultiJet 199 2005--2018 Hatchback Ypsilon 1.3 MultiJet 846 2003--2020 Hatchback
Full 1.4 T-Jet/MultiAir Report Full 1.3 MultiJet II Report