1.5 dCi (K9K) vs MR20DE
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Reliability score
Tied
78/100
0
/ 100
BUY
1.5 dCi (K9K)
Nissan
0
/ 100
BUY
MR20DE
Nissan
Specifications
1.5 dCi (K9K)
MR20DE
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
78
78
Years
2003--2020
2006--2019
Displacement
1461 cc
1997 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
90--110 hp
140--147 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€2,000--€5,200
Character
1.5 dCi (K9K)
"Same Renault K9K diesel. Qashqai/Juke. Proven but turbo can wear. DPF care."
MR20DE
"Qashqai/X-Trail port injection. Smooth, adequate. Timing chain. No major issues. Proven daily."
Issues Comparison
1.5 dCi (K9K) 0
No documented issues.
MR20DE 2
▲ HIGH
CVT transmission overheating (separate from engine)
● MODERATE
Timing chain + oil consumption