EP3 1.4 VTi vs TU5 1.6

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
TU5 1.6 BUY 78/100
+8 points over EP3 1.4 VTi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EP3 1.4 VTi PSA
0 / 100
BUY TU5 1.6 PSA

Specifications

EP3 1.4 VTi
TU5 1.6
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
78
Years
2007--2015
1996--2012
Displacement
1397 cc
1587 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
95 hp
88--125 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,300
€350--€800

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."

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

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

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

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

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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