DV5 BlueHDi vs TU3 1.4
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
TU3 1.4
ACCEPTABLE
76/100
+4 points over DV5 BlueHDi
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
DV5 BlueHDi
PSA
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
TU3 1.4
PSA
Specifications
DV5 BlueHDi
TU3 1.4
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
76
Years
2017--present
1996--2014
Displacement
1499 cc
1360 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
75--130 hp
73--75 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€300--€1,000
€500--€1,100
Character
DV5 BlueHDi
"308/3008/C4/Berlingo. Replaced DV6. AdBlue/SCR system. DPF standard. Improved over DV6 but still diesel = city driving concern. Highway use: excellent economy and reliability."
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 BlueHDi 1
● MODERATE
DPF in city driving
TU3 1.4 2
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference engine)
● MODERATE
Head gasket weeping (very old units)