E7J vs K7J/K7M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+2 points over E7J
0 / 100
BUY E7J Renault
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault

Specifications

E7J
K7J/K7M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
80
82
Years
1991--2003
1995--2015
Displacement
1390 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
75 hp
75--90 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€200--€400

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."

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

E7J 1

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

K7J/K7M 1

● MODERATE
Timing belt replacement €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 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

K7J/K7M 9

Kangoo I (KC) 1998--2007 Logan L90 2004--2012 Sandero B90 2008--2012 Sandero B90 2008--2012 Lodgy — 2012--2016 Logan L90 2004--2012 Dokker — 2012--2020 Dokker — 2013--2020 Logan MCV KS0 2006--2012
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