DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi vs XU10 2.0
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
XU10 2.0
ACCEPTABLE
74/100
+2 points over DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi
PSA
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
XU10 2.0
PSA
Specifications
DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi
XU10 2.0
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
74
Years
2004--2020
1992--2002
Displacement
1560 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
75--120 hp
132--167 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,200
€250--€500
Character
DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi
"Millions sold. Reliable if serviced. DPF/EGR issues on city-only use. Ford partnership engine."
XU10 2.0
"405/406/Xantia. Older XU family — cast iron block. Turbo 16V version (RFS) in 405 T16. Timing belt. Head gasket on turbo variants. Simple, proven, cheap parts. RFS turbo is a classic."
Issues Comparison
DV6 1.6 HDi/BlueHDi 2
▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city driving
● MODERATE
Turbo actuator / vane sticking
XU10 2.0 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference)