EW7 1.8 vs PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+2 points over EW7 1.8
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE EW7 1.8 PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) PSA

Specifications

EW7 1.8
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
72
Years
1998--2008
2023--present
Displacement
1761 cc
1199 cc
Layout
I4
I3
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
110--116 hp
110--155 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€600
€400--€900

Character

EW7 1.8

"307/406/Xsara. EW family — aluminum block, 16V. Timing belt. Oil consumption at high mileage. Thermostat housing. Adequate performance. Less common than 1.6 or 2.0."

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

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

Issues Comparison

EW7 1.8 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €300--€600 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

EW7 1.8 3

407 6D/6E 2004--2011 406 8B/8E 1996--2004 406 — 1996--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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