D4F vs F7P

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D4F BUY 80/100
+4 points over F7P
0 / 100
BUY D4F Renault
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F7P Renault

Specifications

D4F
F7P
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
80
76
Years
1996--2015
1991--1998
Displacement
1149 cc
1764 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
60--75 hp
137 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€100--€300
€250--€500

Character

D4F

"Clio/Twingo/Modus. Tiny but tough. Timing chain on D4F (good). Throttle body failure. Idle issues. Simple and cheap. Perfect city car engine."

F7P

"Clio Williams, R19 16S. Early F-family hot hatch engine. 137hp NA — feels quick in a light Clio. Timing belt. High-revving. The Clio Williams is a French icon with this engine."

Issues Comparison

D4F 1

● MODERATE
Throttle body failure €100--€300 60,000 km--120,000 km

F7P 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €250--€500 60,000 km--80,000 km

Models

D4F 12

Rio JB 2005--2011 Rio DC 2002--2005 Twingo I (C06) 1993--2007 Kangoo I (KC) 1998--2007 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998 Twingo II (CN0) 2007--2014 Kangoo I (KC) 1998--2007 Twingo I (C06) 1993--2007 Twingo II (CN0) 2007--2014 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998

F7P 3

Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001 Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1995
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