F4R vs K7J/K7M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+10 points over F4R
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F4R Renault
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault

Specifications

F4R
K7J/K7M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
1998--2017
1995--2015
Displacement
1998 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
135--140 hp
75--90 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€200--€400

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."

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

F4R 1

● 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

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

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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