PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017) vs PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+32 points over PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017)
0 / 100
AVOID PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017) PSA
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) PSA

Specifications

PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017)
PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
AVOID
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
40
72
Years
2014--2017
2023--present
Displacement
1199 cc
1199 cc
Layout
I3
I3
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
110--131 hp
110--155 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€400--€900

Character

PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017)

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

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023)

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

Issues Comparison

PureTech 1.2T (EB2, pre-2017) 0

No documented issues.

PureTech 1.2T (post-2023) 1

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

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
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