The most reliable PSA engines by the numbers
PSA's best engines exist despite the brand's reputation for problematic units. The naturally aspirated petrols and the HDi diesel family prove that when PSA avoids complexity, the results are genuinely impressive.
Complete ranking
| Rank | Engine | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TU5 1.6 | 78/100 | BUY |
| 2 | DW10 2.0 HDi/BlueHDi | 78/100 | BUY |
TU5 1.6 — 78/100
TU5JP4 1.6 16V (NFU/NFZ)
Found in: 106, 206, 306, 307, 406, C3, Partner
Even the best engines have some issues to watch:
- Timing belt (interference) — severity high, typically appears around 60.000 km
- Oil leaks at high mileage — severity minor, typically appears around 100.000 km
Full TU5 1.6 reliability report →
DW10 2.0 HDi/BlueHDi — 78/100
2.0L Diesel I4
Found in: 206, 3008, 3008 2.0 BlueHDi, 306, 307, 308, 308 2.0 BlueHDi, 406
Even the best engines have some issues to watch:
- Dual mass flywheel (DMF) wear — severity high, typically appears around 80.000 km
- DPF blockage — city use — severity high, typically appears around 60.000 km
Full DW10 2.0 HDi/BlueHDi reliability report →
Generated from EngineScope's reliability database. Reviewed by the editorial team. Methodology →