PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023) vs TU5 1.6

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
TU5 1.6 BUY 78/100
+38 points over PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023)
0 / 100
AVOID PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023) PSA
0 / 100
BUY TU5 1.6 PSA

Specifications

PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023)
TU5 1.6
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
40
78
Years
2014--2023
1996--2012
Displacement
1199 cc
1587 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
110--155 hp
88--125 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€3,000--€9,000
€350--€800

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."

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 1.2T (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

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 1.2T (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

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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