D4F vs K7J/K7M
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M
BUY
82/100
+2 points over D4F
0
/ 100
BUY
D4F
Renault
0
/ 100
BUY
K7J/K7M
Renault
Specifications
D4F
K7J/K7M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
80
82
Years
1996--2015
1995--2015
Displacement
1149 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
60--75 hp
75--90 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€100--€300
€200--€400
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."
K7J/K7M
"Clio/Logan/Sandero. Simplest Renault engine. 8-valve, timing belt. Nearly unbreakable with basic maintenance. Dacia fleet favourite. Low power, high durability."
Issues Comparison
D4F 1
● MODERATE
Throttle body failure
K7J/K7M 1
● MODERATE
Timing belt replacement