F7P vs K4M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 76/100
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F7P Renault
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE K4M Renault

Specifications

F7P
K4M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
76
76
Years
1991--1998
1999--2017
Displacement
1764 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
137 hp
95--115 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€250--€500
€350--€800

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."

K4M

"Megane/Scenic/Clio workhorse. Phase variable timing. Reliable with maintenance. Coil pack failures. Thermostat housing. Timing belt (interference) — replacement critical."

Issues Comparison

F7P 1

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

K4M 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €300--€600 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Coil pack failure €50--€200 40,000 km--80,000 km

Models

F7P 3

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

K4M 0

No models listed.

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