Higher reliability score
E7J BUY 80/100
+4 points over F7P
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F7P Renault
0 / 100
BUY E7J Renault

Specifications

F7P
E7J
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
76
80
Years
1991--1998
1991--2003
Displacement
1764 cc
1390 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
137 hp
75 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€250--€500
€200--€400

Character

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."

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

F7P 1

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

E7J 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

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