ES9 3.0 V6 vs PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+7 points over ES9 3.0 V6
0 / 100
CAUTION ES9 3.0 V6 PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) PSA

Specifications

ES9 3.0 V6
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
65
72
Years
1997--2010
2023--present
Displacement
2946 cc
1199 cc
Layout
V6
I3
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
210--211 hp
110--155 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,800
€400--€900

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."

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

"Finally switched to timing chain. Belt issues resolved. Engine of the Year redeemed. Now genuinely recommendable."

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

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) 1

○ MINOR
Timing chain (new design — building data) €400--€900 100,000 km--160,000 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

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) 6

2008 1.2 PureTech A94 LCI 2023--2024 SUV 208 1.2 PureTech A9 LCI 2023--2024 Hatchback Astra 1.2 PureTech L 2021--2024 Hatchback Avenger 1.2 PureTech BV 2022--2024 SUV C3 1.2 PureTech SX LCI 2023--2024 Hatchback Corsa 1.2 Turbo F LCI 2023--2024 Hatchback
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