QR20/QR25 vs 1.5 dCi (K9K)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.5 dCi (K9K) BUY 78/100
+6 points over QR20/QR25
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE QR20/QR25 Nissan
0 / 100
BUY 1.5 dCi (K9K) Nissan

Specifications

QR20/QR25
1.5 dCi (K9K)
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2000--2013
2003--2020
Displacement
2488 cc
1461 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
140--180 hp
90--110 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€500--€2,000
€0--€0

Character

QR20/QR25

"X-Trail/Primera/Altima. Chain driven. Pre-cat failure can damage engine (ceramic enters cylinders). Timing chain stretch at very high mileage. Butterfly valve in intake. Generally reliable."

1.5 dCi (K9K)

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

Issues Comparison

QR20/QR25 1

▲ HIGH
Pre-cat disintegration €500--€2,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

1.5 dCi (K9K) 0

No documented issues.

Models

QR20/QR25 0

No models listed.

1.5 dCi (K9K) 2

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