1.6 dCi (R9M) vs 1.5 dCi (K9K)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.5 dCi (K9K) BUY 78/100
+10 points over 1.6 dCi (R9M)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 1.6 dCi (R9M) Nissan
0 / 100
BUY 1.5 dCi (K9K) Nissan

Specifications

1.6 dCi (R9M)
1.5 dCi (K9K)
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
78
Years
2011--2020
2003--2020
Displacement
1598 cc
1461 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
130 hp
90--110 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."

1.5 dCi (K9K)

"Same Renault K9K diesel. Qashqai/Juke. Proven but turbo can wear. DPF care."

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

1.5 dCi (K9K) 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

1.5 dCi (K9K) 2

Almera N15 1995--2000 Primera P11 1996--2001
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