E7J vs F7P

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
E7J BUY 80/100
+4 points over F7P
0 / 100
BUY E7J Renault
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F7P Renault

Specifications

E7J
F7P
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
80
76
Years
1991--2003
1991--1998
Displacement
1390 cc
1764 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
75 hp
137 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€250--€500

Character

E7J

"Clio I/II, Kangoo. Simple 8V. Timing belt. Old-school reliability. Cheap parts. Nearly unbreakable with basic maintenance. One of France's most common engines of the 1990s."

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

E7J 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

F7P 1

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

Models

E7J 4

Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio II (B/CB0) 1999--2005 Megane I (BA/DA) 1996--2002

F7P 3

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