F4R vs F7P

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
F7P ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+4 points over F4R
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F4R Renault
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F7P Renault

Specifications

F4R
F7P
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
76
Years
1998--2017
1991--1998
Displacement
1998 cc
1764 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
135--140 hp
137 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€250--€500

Character

F4R

"Megane/Scenic/Laguna. Timing belt (interference). Phase variator can fail. Oil consumption at high mileage. Turbo version (F4R-T) in Megane RS is different engine."

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

F4R 1

● 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

F4R 8

Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001 Megane I (BA/DA) 1996--2002 Clio I (B/C57) 1993--1996 Laguna III (BT) 2007--2015 Koleos I (HY) 2008--2016 Latitude L70 2010--2015 Trafic II (JL) 2001--2014 Fluence L38 2010--2016

F7P 3

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