VR30DDTT vs 1.5 dCi (K9K)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.5 dCi (K9K) BUY 78/100
+3 points over VR30DDTT
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE VR30DDTT Nissan
0 / 100
BUY 1.5 dCi (K9K) Nissan

Specifications

VR30DDTT
1.5 dCi (K9K)
Brand
Nissan
Nissan
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
78
Years
2016--present
2003--2020
Displacement
2997 cc
1461 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
300--400 hp
90--110 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€500--€2,000
€0--€0

Character

VR30DDTT

"400Z, Infiniti Q50/Q60. Modern twin-turbo V6. Direct injection. Carbon buildup. Water pump. Gallery gasket concern (early Q50/Q60). Z performance excellent."

1.5 dCi (K9K)

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

Issues Comparison

VR30DDTT 1

▲ HIGH
Gallery gasket concern (early Q50) €500--€2,000 40,000 km--100,000 km

1.5 dCi (K9K) 0

No documented issues.

Models

VR30DDTT 2

Z RZ34 2023--present Z RZ34 2023--present

1.5 dCi (K9K) 2

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