PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023) vs DW10 2.0 HDi/BlueHDi

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
DW10 2.0 HDi/BlueHDi BUY 78/100
+38 points over PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023)
0 / 100
AVOID PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023) PSA
0 / 100
BUY DW10 2.0 HDi/BlueHDi PSA

Specifications

PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023)
DW10 2.0 HDi/BlueHDi
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
40
78
Years
2014--2023
2001--2020
Displacement
1199 cc
1997 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
110--155 hp
136--180 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€3,000--€9,000
€1,200--€3,000

Character

PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023)

"Wet timing belt stretches and snaps. Oil consumption. Class-action. Engine of the Year but unreliable. Check belt urgently."

DW10 2.0 HDi/BlueHDi

"508/3008/5008 workhorse. Strong torque. Reliable highway engine. DPF needs care."

Issues Comparison

PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023) 2

◆ CRITICAL
Wet timing belt disintegration — catastrophic €3,000--€8,000 40,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Oil consumption via belt wear particles €0--€1,000 30,000 km--100,000 km

DW10 2.0 HDi/BlueHDi 2

▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city use €500--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Dual mass flywheel (DMF) wear €700--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023) 16

2008 1.2 PureTech A94 2013--2022 SUV 208 1.2 PureTech A9 2012--2022 Hatchback 3008 1.2 PureTech P84 2016--2022 SUV 308 1.2 PureTech T9 2013--2021 Hatchback 5008 1.2 PureTech P87 2017--2022 SUV Astra 1.2 PureTech L 2021--2024 Hatchback Avenger 1.2 PureTech BV 2022--2024 SUV Berlingo 1.2 PureTech K9 2018--2024 MPV C3 1.2 PureTech SX 2016--2022 Hatchback C4 1.2 PureTech B7 2010--2018 Hatchback C4 Cactus 1.2 PureTech E3 2014--2022 SUV C5 Aircross 1.2 PureTech E3 2017--2022 SUV Corsa 1.2 PureTech F 2019--2022 Hatchback DS3 1.2 PureTech SA 2014--2022 Hatchback Grandland 1.2 PureTech A18 2017--2024 SUV Mokka 1.2 PureTech B 2020--2022 SUV

DW10 2.0 HDi/BlueHDi 64

607 9D/9U 2000--2004 406 8B/8E 1999--2004 307 T5/T6 2001--2005 406 — 1999--2004 307 T5/T6 2003--2008 406 8B/8E 1999--2004 406 — 2000--2004 308 T7 2007--2013 Expert G9/VF3 2007--2016 308 T7 2008--2013 607 9D/9U 2004--2010 5008 T8 2010--2017 407 6D/6E 2004--2011 3008 T8 2009--2016 508 W2 2011--2014 3008 T8 2011--2016 407 — 2004--2011 308 T7 2010--2013 RCZ T75 2010--2015 508 W2 2011--2014 308 T7 2010--2013 407 — 2009--2011 Expert K0 2016--present Expert K0 2019--present Expert K0 2016--present ProAce — 2016--present 508 W2 2018--present 308 T9 2013--2021 308 T9 2014--2021 5008 P87 2017--2020 3008 P84 2017--2020 508 R8 2018--present 508 W2 2014--2018 3008 T84 2017--2021 3008 T84 2017--2021 308 T9 2014--2021 C5 Aircross C84 2019--present C4 B7 2014--2018 DS7 E43 2017--present 508 W2 2018--present 5008 P87 2017--2021 5008 P87 2017--2020 508 R8 2018--2021 508 W2 2014--2018 3008 P84 2017--2020 308 T9 2014--2018 Partner M49/M59 1999--2008 206 T1 1999--2007 306 N3/N5 1999--2002 206 2A/C 1999--2006 Expert G9/VF3 2007--2016 Expert G9/VF3 2011--2016 407 6D/6E 2006--2011 407 — 2006--2011 Boxer 250 2019--present Boxer 250 2016--present 406 8B/8E 2000--2004 607 9D/9U 2000--2006 406 — 2001--2004 Boxer 250 2006--2011 Boxer 250 2006--2011 406 8B/8E 1999--2004 C5 Aircross 2.0 BlueHDi E3 2017--2022 SUV DS7 Crossback 2.0 BlueHDi X74 2017--2024 SUV
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