PureTech 1.2 NA (EB2) vs TU3 1.4

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
TU3 1.4 ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+4 points over PureTech 1.2 NA (EB2)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE PureTech 1.2 NA (EB2) PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE TU3 1.4 PSA

Specifications

PureTech 1.2 NA (EB2)
TU3 1.4
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
76
Years
2012--present
1996--2014
Displacement
1199 cc
1360 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
68--82 hp
73--75 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€500--€1,100

Character

PureTech 1.2 NA (EB2)

"Non-turbo version. Simpler, fewer issues than turbo. 208/C3 base engine. Adequate city car."

TU3 1.4

"15 million TU engines made. Simple cast iron block. Timing belt (not chain). Head gasket can fail on very old units. Incredibly cheap to maintain. 206/207/C3 workhorse. Over-engineered for what it does."

Issues Comparison

PureTech 1.2 NA (EB2) 0

No documented issues.

TU3 1.4 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference engine) €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km
● MODERATE
Head gasket weeping (very old units) €300--€700 120,000 km--200,000 km

Models

PureTech 1.2 NA (EB2) 12

C3 A51 2012--2016 C1 B4 2014--2022 108 — 2014--2021 208 P21 2019--present 208 A9 2012--2019 108 — 2014--2021 2008 A94 2013--2019 208 CA/CC 2012--2019 106 1A/1C 1996--2003 206 T1 1998--2012 C3 FC 2002--2009 206 2A/C 1998--2006

TU3 1.4 10

207 WA/WC 2006--2012 207 WA/WC 2006--2012 Bipper A9 2008--2017 106 1A/1C 1996--2003 206 T1 1998--2012 307 T5/T6 2001--2008 306 N3/N5 1993--2002 Partner M49/M59 1996--2008 C3 FC 2002--2009 206 2A/C 1998--2006
Full PureTech 1.2 NA (EB2) Report Full TU3 1.4 Report