1.3 JTD vs TU5 1.6

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
TU5 1.6 BUY 78/100
+6 points over 1.3 JTD
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.3 JTD PSA
0 / 100
BUY TU5 1.6 PSA

Specifications

1.3 JTD
TU5 1.6
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2008--2017
1996--2012
Displacement
1248 cc
1587 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
75 hp
88--125 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€400--€800
€350--€800

Character

1.3 JTD

"Nemo/Bipper. Fiat 1.3 MultiJet sourced. Same engine as fiat_13mjt. Timing chain. Swirl flap concerns at high mileage. Economical van engine."

TU5 1.6

"206/306/307 16V. Same TU family as TU3 but 1.6 with 16 valves. Timing belt. Oil leaks at high mileage. TU5JP4 used in 106 GTi/Saxo VTS — great motorsport pedigree. Simple, proven."

Issues Comparison

1.3 JTD 1

● MODERATE
Timing chain stretch €400--€800 120,000 km--200,000 km

TU5 1.6 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €250--€500 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Oil leaks at high mileage €100--€300 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

1.3 JTD 1

Bipper A9 2010--2017

TU5 1.6 9

106 1A/1C 1996--2003 306 N3/N5 1993--2002 206 2A/C 1998--2006 206 T1 2000--2012 Partner M49/M59 2001--2008 307 T5/T6 2001--2008 206 2A/C 2000--2006 C3 FC 2002--2009 406 8B/8E 1996--2004
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