PureTech 1.0 (EB0) vs PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+10 points over PureTech 1.0 (EB0)
0 / 100
CAUTION PureTech 1.0 (EB0) PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) PSA

Specifications

PureTech 1.0 (EB0)
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
72
Years
2012--2020
2023--present
Displacement
999 cc
1199 cc
Layout
I3
I3
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
68--72 hp
110--155 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,500--€7,000
€400--€900

Character

PureTech 1.0 (EB0)

"108/C1/Aygo base engine. Oil overconsumption reported. Simple but not impressive. Adequate city only."

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

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

Issues Comparison

PureTech 1.0 (EB0) 1

◆ CRITICAL
Wet timing belt disintegration — same as 1.2 €2,500--€7,000 40,000 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

PureTech 1.0 (EB0) 3

208 1.0 PureTech A9 2012--2018 Hatchback C3 1.0 PureTech SX 2016--2022 Hatchback Renegade 1.0 T3 BU LCI 2018--2024 SUV

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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