EB2 PureTech vs TU5 1.6

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
TU5 1.6 BUY 78/100
+20 points over EB2 PureTech
0 / 100
CAUTION EB2 PureTech PSA
0 / 100
BUY TU5 1.6 PSA

Specifications

EB2 PureTech
TU5 1.6
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
58
78
Years
2012--present
1996--2012
Displacement
1199 cc
1587 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
82--155 hp
88--125 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€900--€3,000
€350--€800

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."

TU5 1.6

"206/306/307 16V. Same TU family as TU3 but 1.6 with 16 valves. Timing belt. Oil leaks at high mileage. TU5JP4 used in 106 GTi/Saxo VTS — great motorsport pedigree. Simple, proven."

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

TU5 1.6 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €250--€500 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Oil leaks at high mileage €100--€300 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

EB2 PureTech 0

No models listed.

TU5 1.6 9

106 1A/1C 1996--2003 306 N3/N5 1993--2002 206 2A/C 1998--2006 206 T1 2000--2012 Partner M49/M59 2001--2008 307 T5/T6 2001--2008 206 2A/C 2000--2006 C3 FC 2002--2009 406 8B/8E 1996--2004
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