EP3 1.4 VTi vs BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+4 points over EP3 1.4 VTi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EP3 1.4 VTi PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) PSA

Specifications

EP3 1.4 VTi
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
74
Years
2007--2015
2018--present
Displacement
1397 cc
1499 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
95 hp
100--131 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,300
€400--€1,500

Character

EP3 1.4 VTi

"BMW/PSA Prince family (non-turbo variant). VVT. Chain driven. Less problematic than EP6 turbo sibling. Carbon buildup less severe without DI. Smooth for a 1.4."

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)

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

Issues Comparison

EP3 1.4 VTi 2

● MODERATE
Timing chain tensioner wear €300--€800 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (mild) €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 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

EP3 1.4 VTi 5

C3 A51 2010--2016 C4 B7 2010--2018 207 WA/WC 2007--2012 308 T7 2007--2013 308 T7 2008--2013

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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