EW12 2.2 vs PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+4 points over EW12 2.2
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EW12 2.2 PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) PSA

Specifications

EW12 2.2
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
72
Years
2003--2010
2023--present
Displacement
2230 cc
1199 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
158--160 hp
110--155 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€350--€700
€400--€900

Character

EW12 2.2

"407/607/C5. Largest EW engine. Timing belt. Oil consumption. Less common — overshadowed by 2.0 HDi diesel. Adequate power but heavy fuel consumption."

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

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

Issues Comparison

EW12 2.2 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €350--€700 60,000 km--100,000 km

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) 1

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

Models

EW12 2.2 2

407 6D/6E 2004--2008 607 9D/9U 2000--2010

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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