E7J vs K4M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
E7J BUY 80/100
+4 points over K4M
0 / 100
BUY E7J Renault
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE K4M Renault

Specifications

E7J
K4M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
80
76
Years
1991--2003
1999--2017
Displacement
1390 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
75 hp
95--115 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€350--€800

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."

K4M

"Megane/Scenic/Clio workhorse. Phase variable timing. Reliable with maintenance. Coil pack failures. Thermostat housing. Timing belt (interference) — replacement critical."

Issues Comparison

E7J 1

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

K4M 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €300--€600 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Coil pack failure €50--€200 40,000 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

K4M 0

No models listed.

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