PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017) vs BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+34 points over PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017)
0 / 100
AVOID PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017) PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) PSA

Specifications

PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017)
BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
AVOID
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
40
74
Years
2014--2017
2018--present
Displacement
1199 cc
1499 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
110--131 hp
100--131 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€400--€1,500

Character

PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017)

"Wet timing belt prone to cracking. Oil consumption. Class-action. Engine of the Year but unreliable."

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 (EB2, pre-2017) 0

No documented issues.

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 (EB2, pre-2017) 18

DS3 A56 2015--2019 C3 A51 2015--2016 C4 Cactus E3 2014--2020 2008 A94 2013--2019 2008 A94 2014--2019 208 A9 2015--2019 308 T9 2014--2021 308 T9 2013--2021 C4 Cactus E3 2014--2020 208 CA/CC 2015--2019 208 A9 2015--2019 208 CA/CC 2015--2019 2008 A94 2015--2019 DS3 A56 2015--2019 308 T9 2013--2021 C4 B7 2015--2018 2008 A94 2014--2019 308 T9 2014--2021

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
Full PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017) Report Full BlueHDi 1.5 (DV5) Report