DW10 HDi/BlueHDi vs PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+2 points over DW10 HDi/BlueHDi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE DW10 HDi/BlueHDi PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) PSA

Specifications

DW10 HDi/BlueHDi
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
72
Years
1999--2021
2023--present
Displacement
1997 cc
1199 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
90--180 hp
110--155 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€900--€2,400
€400--€900

Character

DW10 HDi/BlueHDi

"406/407/508/3008/C5. Workhorse diesel. Dual-mass flywheel. Injectors on high-mileage units. DPF on post-2006. Turbo actuator. Well-understood engine with good specialist support."

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

"Finally switched to timing chain. Belt issues resolved. Engine of the Year redeemed. Now genuinely recommendable."

Issues Comparison

DW10 HDi/BlueHDi 2

▲ HIGH
Dual-mass flywheel €500--€1,200 80,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
Injector failure at high mileage €400--€1,200 120,000 km--200,000 km

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) 1

○ MINOR
Timing chain (new design — building data) €400--€900 100,000 km--160,000 km

Models

DW10 HDi/BlueHDi 1

Grand Vitara FT/GT 2001--2005

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) 6

2008 1.2 PureTech A94 LCI 2023--2024 SUV 208 1.2 PureTech A9 LCI 2023--2024 Hatchback Astra 1.2 PureTech L 2021--2024 Hatchback Avenger 1.2 PureTech BV 2022--2024 SUV C3 1.2 PureTech SX LCI 2023--2024 Hatchback Corsa 1.2 Turbo F LCI 2023--2024 Hatchback
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