PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) vs BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+2 points over PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) PSA

Specifications

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
74
Years
2023--present
2018--present
Displacement
1199 cc
1499 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
110--155 hp
100--131 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€400--€900
€400--€1,500

Character

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

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

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)

"Replaced 1.6 HDi. 308/3008/C4/Corsa diesel. Camshaft chain improved on later production. Good commuter."

Issues Comparison

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) 1

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

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) 2

○ MINOR
DPF — better than older PSA diesels €300--€900 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
AdBlue / SCR system faults €100--€600 30,000 km--∞

Models

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

BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) 7

2008 1.6 BlueHDi A94 2013--2022 SUV 3008 1.5 BlueHDi P84 2016--2022 SUV 308 1.6 BlueHDi T9 2013--2021 Hatchback Berlingo 1.5 BlueHDi K9 2018--2024 MPV C5 Aircross 1.5 BlueHDi E3 2017--2022 SUV DS7 Crossback 1.5 BlueHDi X74 2017--2024 SUV Grandland 1.5 BlueHDi A18 2017--2024 SUV
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