1.4 T-Jet/MultiAir vs FIRE 1.2

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
FIRE 1.2 BUY 78/100
+13 points over 1.4 T-Jet/MultiAir
0 / 100
CAUTION 1.4 T-Jet/MultiAir Fiat
0 / 100
BUY FIRE 1.2 Fiat

Specifications

1.4 T-Jet/MultiAir
FIRE 1.2
Brand
Fiat
Fiat
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
65
78
Years
2007--2020
1993--2018
Displacement
1368 cc
1242 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
120--180 hp
65--69 hp
Known Issues
0
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€300--€700

Character

1.4 T-Jet/MultiAir

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

FIRE 1.2

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

Issues Comparison

1.4 T-Jet/MultiAir 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

1.4 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

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
Full 1.4 T-Jet/MultiAir Report Full FIRE 1.2 Report