EP3 1.4 VTi vs XU10 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
XU10 2.0 ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+4 points over EP3 1.4 VTi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EP3 1.4 VTi PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE XU10 2.0 PSA

Specifications

EP3 1.4 VTi
XU10 2.0
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
74
Years
2007--2015
1992--2002
Displacement
1397 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
95 hp
132--167 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,300
€250--€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."

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

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

XU10 2.0 1

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

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
Full EP3 1.4 VTi Report Full XU10 2.0 Report