DW8 1.9D vs PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 72/100
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE DW8 1.9D PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) PSA

Specifications

DW8 1.9D
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
72
Years
1998--2005
2023--present
Displacement
1868 cc
1199 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
69--70 hp
110--155 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€50--€200
€400--€900

Character

DW8 1.9D

"206/Partner/Berlingo/Xsara. Pre-common-rail indirect injection diesel. Simple, slow, economical. No DPF. No turbo on base model. Virtually unbreakable mechanically. Perfect for work vans."

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

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

Issues Comparison

DW8 1.9D 1

○ MINOR
Glow plug failure €50--€200 80,000 km--150,000 km

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) 1

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

Models

DW8 1.9D 4

306 N3/N5 1993--2002 206 T1 1998--2006 Partner M49/M59 1996--2008 206 2A/C 1998--2002

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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