ES9 3.0 V6 vs BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+9 points over ES9 3.0 V6
0 / 100
CAUTION ES9 3.0 V6 PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) PSA

Specifications

ES9 3.0 V6
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
65
74
Years
1997--2010
2018--present
Displacement
2946 cc
1499 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
210--211 hp
100--131 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,800
€400--€1,500

Character

ES9 3.0 V6

"406/407/607/C5 V6. PRV-derived V6. Timing belt on a V6 = expensive replacement. Oil leaks. Cooling system complexity. Beautiful engine but high maintenance costs. Specialist knowledge needed."

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)

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

Issues Comparison

ES9 3.0 V6 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt on V6 (expensive) €500--€1,200 60,000 km--90,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil leaks (multiple locations) €200--€600 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

ES9 3.0 V6 5

407 6D/6E 2004--2011 406 8B/8E 1999--2004 607 9D/9U 2000--2010 407 — 2004--2011 406 — 1997--2004

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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