Peugeot EB2 (PureTech 82) Engine Specs

The Peugeot EB2 (PureTech 82) is a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated inline-three petrol engine produced since 2012, the entry-level, non-turbocharged member of the PSA Group's PureTech engine family, used across the group's smallest models including the Peugeot 108, 208, 2008, and 301, the Citroën C1, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 Cactus, DS3, and C-Elysee, and the Opel/Vauxhall Crossland X. It represents the simplest, most affordable version of PSA's modern small-engine strategy, aimed at cost-conscious buyers who don't need the extra performance of the turbocharged PureTech variants.

Producing 82hp and 118Nm of torque from 1,199cc, the EB2 uses a DOHC head with PSA's VTi variable valve timing and a compression ratio of 11:1, but without the turbocharger or direct injection found on the more powerful EB2DT and EB2ADTX variants covered elsewhere in this database. This simpler, naturally aspirated design trades outright performance for genuine mechanical simplicity - there's no turbocharger to fail and no direct-injection carbon buildup to worry about, making the EB2 comparatively low-risk and inexpensive to maintain relative to its turbocharged siblings.

Being a three-cylinder engine, the EB2 has an inherent vibration characteristic at idle and low RPM that some drivers notice more than others, though this is a normal trait of the layout rather than a fault. Reliability has generally been solid, benefiting from the engine's straightforward, low-stress design. Regular oil changes with the correct specification oil are important for protecting the timing chain and VTi variable timing system, and spark plugs should be replaced according to schedule to maintain smooth running and fuel economy. The throttle body can benefit from occasional cleaning as carbon deposits gradually accumulate over time, as on any port-injected engine. With modest power output, the EB2 is not an engine built for excitement, but for buyers prioritizing low purchase price and low running costs in a small city car, it remains a dependable, low-drama choice with a genuinely simple mechanical foundation.