EB2 PureTech vs XU10 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
XU10 2.0 ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+16 points over EB2 PureTech
0 / 100
CAUTION EB2 PureTech PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE XU10 2.0 PSA

Specifications

EB2 PureTech
XU10 2.0
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
58
74
Years
2012--present
1992--2002
Displacement
1199 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
82--155 hp
132--167 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€900--€3,000
€250--€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."

XU10 2.0

"405/406/Xantia. Older XU family — cast iron block. Turbo 16V version (RFS) in 405 T16. Timing belt. Head gasket on turbo variants. Simple, proven, cheap parts. RFS turbo is a classic."

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

XU10 2.0 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €250--€500 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

EB2 PureTech 0

No models listed.

XU10 2.0 5

206 T1 1999--2007 206 2A/C 1999--2006 406 — 1996--2004 306 N3/N5 1993--2002 306 N3/N5 1994--2002
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