PureTech 1.0 (EB0) vs TU5 1.6

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
TU5 1.6 BUY 78/100
+16 points over PureTech 1.0 (EB0)
0 / 100
CAUTION PureTech 1.0 (EB0) PSA
0 / 100
BUY TU5 1.6 PSA

Specifications

PureTech 1.0 (EB0)
TU5 1.6
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
78
Years
2012--2020
1996--2012
Displacement
999 cc
1587 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
68--72 hp
88--125 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€2,500--€7,000
€350--€800

Character

PureTech 1.0 (EB0)

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

TU5 1.6

"206/306/307 16V. Same TU family as TU3 but 1.6 with 16 valves. Timing belt. Oil leaks at high mileage. TU5JP4 used in 106 GTi/Saxo VTS — great motorsport pedigree. Simple, proven."

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

TU5 1.6 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €250--€500 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Oil leaks at high mileage €100--€300 100,000 km--200,000 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

TU5 1.6 9

106 1A/1C 1996--2003 306 N3/N5 1993--2002 206 2A/C 1998--2006 206 T1 2000--2012 Partner M49/M59 2001--2008 307 T5/T6 2001--2008 206 2A/C 2000--2006 C3 FC 2002--2009 406 8B/8E 1996--2004
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