PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023) vs XU10 2.0

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
XU10 2.0 ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+34 points over PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023)
0 / 100
AVOID PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023) PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE XU10 2.0 PSA

Specifications

PureTech 1.2T (pre-2023)
XU10 2.0
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
AVOID
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
40
74
Years
2014--2023
1992--2002
Displacement
1199 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
110--155 hp
132--167 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€3,000--€9,000
€250--€500

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."

XU10 2.0

"405/406/Xantia. Older XU family — cast iron block. Turbo 16V version (RFS) in 405 T16. Timing belt. Head gasket on turbo variants. Simple, proven, cheap parts. RFS turbo is a classic."

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

XU10 2.0 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €250--€500 60,000 km--90,000 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

XU10 2.0 5

206 T1 1999--2007 206 2A/C 1999--2006 406 — 1996--2004 306 N3/N5 1993--2002 306 N3/N5 1994--2002
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