1.5 dCi (K9K) vs VR38DETT

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 78/100
0 / 100
BUY 1.5 dCi (K9K) Nissan
0 / 100
BUY VR38DETT Nissan

Specifications

1.5 dCi (K9K)
VR38DETT
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
78
78
Years
2003--2020
2007--2024
Displacement
1461 cc
3799 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
90--110 hp
485--600 hp
Known Issues
0
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€2,000--€8,000

Character

1.5 dCi (K9K)

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

VR38DETT

"GT-R R35. Hand-built V6. Incredibly strong internals. Transmission (GR6) is the weak link not engine. Oil changes critical. 800hp+ builds on stock engine common."

Issues Comparison

1.5 dCi (K9K) 0

No documented issues.

VR38DETT 1

▲ HIGH
GR6 transmission (not engine) €2,000--€8,000 40,000 km--100,000 km

Models

1.5 dCi (K9K) 2

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

VR38DETT 7

GT-R R35 2012--2016 GT-R R35 2017--present GT-R R35 2011--2016 GT-R R35 2017--present GT-R R35 2008--2011 GT-R R35 2008--2011 GT-R R35 2017--present
Full 1.5 dCi (K9K) Report Full VR38DETT Report