DV5 1.5 BlueHDi vs TU3 1.4
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
TU3 1.4
ACCEPTABLE
76/100
+8 points over DV5 1.5 BlueHDi
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
DV5 1.5 BlueHDi
PSA
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
TU3 1.4
PSA
Specifications
DV5 1.5 BlueHDi
TU3 1.4
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
76
Years
2018--present
1996--2014
Displacement
1499 cc
1360 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
100--131 hp
73--75 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€500--€1,100
Character
DV5 1.5 BlueHDi
"Replaced 1.6 HDi. Camshaft chain issues reported on early models. Later production better."
TU3 1.4
"15 million TU engines made. Simple cast iron block. Timing belt (not chain). Head gasket can fail on very old units. Incredibly cheap to maintain. 206/207/C3 workhorse. Over-engineered for what it does."
Issues Comparison
DV5 1.5 BlueHDi 0
No documented issues.
TU3 1.4 2
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference engine)
● MODERATE
Head gasket weeping (very old units)