PureTech 1.2T (EB2, 2017+) vs TU3 1.4
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
TU3 1.4
ACCEPTABLE
76/100
+11 points over PureTech 1.2T (EB2, 2017+)
0
/ 100
CAUTION
PureTech 1.2T (EB2, 2017+)
PSA
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
TU3 1.4
PSA
Specifications
PureTech 1.2T (EB2, 2017+)
TU3 1.4
Brand
PSA
PSA
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
65
76
Years
2017--present
1996--2014
Displacement
1199 cc
1360 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
110--155 hp
73--75 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€500--€1,100
Character
PureTech 1.2T (EB2, 2017+)
"Gen 3 belt improved. 2023+ models use timing chain. Better but still needs careful maintenance."
TU3 1.4
"15 million TU engines made. Simple cast iron block. Timing belt (not chain). Head gasket can fail on very old units. Incredibly cheap to maintain. 206/207/C3 workhorse. Over-engineered for what it does."
Issues Comparison
PureTech 1.2T (EB2, 2017+) 0
No documented issues.
TU3 1.4 2
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference engine)
● MODERATE
Head gasket weeping (very old units)