F4P vs K7J/K7M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+10 points over F4P
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F4P Renault
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault

Specifications

F4P
K7J/K7M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
1998--2006
1995--2015
Displacement
1783 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
120 hp
75--90 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,300
€200--€400

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."

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

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

K7J/K7M 1

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

Models

F4P 1

Laguna II (BG) 2001--2007

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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