1.6 dCi (R9M) vs VQ37VHR

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
VQ37VHR BUY 82/100
+14 points over 1.6 dCi (R9M)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 dCi (R9M) Nissan
0 / 100
BUY VQ37VHR Nissan

Specifications

1.6 dCi (R9M)
VQ37VHR
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
82
Years
2011--2020
2008--2020
Displacement
1598 cc
3696 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
130 hp
328--336 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€700--€1,800
€0--€0

Character

1.6 dCi (R9M)

"Qashqai/Kadjar diesel. Renault R9M. Adequate torque. DPF regeneration issues if city-only. Twin-turbo version exists."

VQ37VHR

"370Z/G37/Q60. VVEL variable valve. Smooth, rev-happy. Oil gallery gasket is known issue. Otherwise strong."

Issues Comparison

1.6 dCi (R9M) 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt — interference engine (mandatory) €300--€600 60,000 km--90,000 km
▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city use €400--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km

VQ37VHR 0

No documented issues.

Models

1.6 dCi (R9M) 5

Juke 1.5 dCi F15 2010--2019 SUV Navara 2.3 dCi D23 2014--2024 Pickup Qashqai 1.5 dCi J11 2013--2021 SUV Qashqai 1.6 dCi J11 2013--2018 SUV X-Trail 1.6 dCi T32 2014--2021 SUV

VQ37VHR 1

370Z 3.7 V6 Z34 2008--2020 Coupe
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