F4Rt vs E7J
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
F4Rt
BUY
84/100
+4 points over E7J
0
/ 100
BUY
F4Rt
Renault
0
/ 100
BUY
E7J
Renault
Specifications
F4Rt
E7J
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
84
80
Years
2001--2017
1991--2003
Displacement
1998 cc
1390 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
163--275 hp
75 hp
Known Issues
3
1
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€200--€400
Character
F4Rt
"Renault 2.0 turbo petrol (Laguna II/III 2.0T and GT, Espace IV, Vel Satis, Scenic II, Megane II Sport 225/230, Megane III R.S. 250-275, Megane III TCe 180). Understressed and durable; stronger internals than the non-turbo F4R and no phaser pulley. Watch the timing belt and its rattly pulleys, rocker-cover oil leaks and ignition coils; track cars need extra cooling."
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."
Issues Comparison
F4Rt 3
▲ HIGH
Timing belt and rattly belt pulleys (interference engine)
○ MINOR
Ignition coils, sensors and heat-damaged connectors
○ MINOR
Rocker cover and crankshaft seal oil leaks
E7J 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference)