EB2 PureTech vs PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+14 points over EB2 PureTech
0 / 100
CAUTION EB2 PureTech PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) PSA

Specifications

EB2 PureTech
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
58
72
Years
2012--present
2023--present
Displacement
1199 cc
1199 cc
Layout
I3
I3
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
82--155 hp
110--155 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€900--€3,000
€400--€900

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."

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

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

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

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) 1

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

Models

EB2 PureTech 0

No models listed.

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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