VR38DETT vs 1.5 dCi (K9K)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

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

Specifications

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

Character

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."

1.5 dCi (K9K)

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

Issues Comparison

VR38DETT 1

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

1.5 dCi (K9K) 0

No documented issues.

Models

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

1.5 dCi (K9K) 2

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