EB2 PureTech vs BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+16 points over EB2 PureTech
0 / 100
CAUTION EB2 PureTech PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) PSA

Specifications

EB2 PureTech
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
58
74
Years
2012--present
2018--present
Displacement
1199 cc
1499 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
82--155 hp
100--131 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€900--€3,000
€400--€1,500

Character

EB2 PureTech

"208/308/3008/C3/C4. Timing belt on a turbo 3-cyl — wet belt runs in oil, stretches and snaps. Engine destruction. PSA extended warranty. Post-2019 improved. Check belt status on any purchase."

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)

"Replaced 1.6 HDi. 308/3008/C4/Corsa diesel. Camshaft chain improved on later production. Good commuter."

Issues Comparison

EB2 PureTech 2

◆ CRITICAL
Wet timing belt failure €500--€2,000 40,000 km--80,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo wastegate failure €400--€1,000 60,000 km--120,000 km

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) 2

○ MINOR
DPF — better than older PSA diesels €300--€900 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
AdBlue / SCR system faults €100--€600 30,000 km--∞

Models

EB2 PureTech 0

No models listed.

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) 7

2008 1.6 BlueHDi A94 2013--2022 SUV 3008 1.5 BlueHDi P84 2016--2022 SUV 308 1.6 BlueHDi T9 2013--2021 Hatchback Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi K9 2018--2024 MPV C5 Aircross 1.5 BlueHDi E3 2017--2022 SUV DS7 Crossback 1.5 BlueHDi X74 2017--2024 SUV Grandland 1.5 BlueHDi A18 2017--2024 SUV
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