F4P vs F7P

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
F7P ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+4 points over F4P
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F4P Renault
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F7P Renault

Specifications

F4P
F7P
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
76
Years
1998--2006
1991--1998
Displacement
1783 cc
1764 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
120 hp
137 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,300
€250--€500

Character

F4P

"Laguna I/II, Megane. F-family 1.8. Timing belt. Phase variator. Oil leaks at high mileage. Less popular than 2.0 F4R sibling. Adequate performance."

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

F4P 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €300--€600 60,000 km--90,000 km
● MODERATE
Phase variator failure €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km

F7P 1

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

Models

F4P 1

Laguna II (BG) 2001--2007

F7P 3

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