F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) vs K4M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K4M BUY 83/100
+6 points over F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) Renault
0 / 100
BUY K4M Renault

Specifications

F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5)
K4M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
77
83
Years
2005--2012
1998--2017
Displacement
1870 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
110--130 hp
95--133 hp
Known Issues
4
4
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€600--€1,000

Character

F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5)

"Later 1.9 dCi (Bosch CP3 common rail, Euro 4 and 5) in the Megane II/III, Scenic II/III, Laguna II and Suzuki Grand Vitara. Much better than the 2000-2005 engines: the connecting-rod bearing problem is gone and turbo faults were fixed by 2008. The weak point is the injectors - a leaking injector seal can damage the engine - plus EGR clogging. Timing belt."

K4M

"Renault 1.6 16V petrol workhorse (Clio, Megane, Scenic, Laguna, Kangoo, Dacia Logan/Duster/Lodgy). Simple and long-lived if serviced. Known faults are cheap or routine: pencil ignition coils on older cars, the variable-timing (phaser) pulley from 60-120k km, and a timing belt that must be changed on time because a failure bends the valves."

Issues Comparison

F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) 4

▲ HIGH
Injector or injector-seal leak N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Turbocharger faults (to 2008) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
EGR valve clogging N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Timing belt (replace on schedule) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

K4M 4

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €300--€600 60,000 km--90,000 km
● MODERATE
Camshaft phaser pulley or phaser solenoid failure N/A--N/A 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Accessory belt premature wear (Dacia campaign) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Coil pack failure €300--€400 N/A--N/A

Models

F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) 9

Megane II (BM/CM) 2005--2008 Megane II (BM/CM) 2005--2008 Espace IV (JK) 2005--2006 Megane II (BM/CM) 2005--2008 Laguna II (BG) 2005--2007 Grand Vitara JT 2005--2015 Scenic II (JM) 2005--2009 Primera P12 2005--2006 Laguna II (BG) 2005--2007

K4M 26

Twingo II (CN0) 2012--2013 Laguna I (B56) 1998--2001 Lodgy — 2012--2022 Laguna II (BG) 2001--2007 Kangoo I (KC) 2001--2008 Megane II (BM/CM) 2002--2008 Kangoo II (KW) 2012--2021 Scenic II (JM) 2003--2009 Twingo II (CN0) 2012--2014 Kangoo I (KC) 2001--2008 Wind E33 2012--2013 Duster H79 2012--2017 Fluence L38 2012--2016 Laguna II (BG) 2001--2007 Laguna III (BT) 2012--2015 Clio II (B/CB0) 1999--2005 Clio III (BR/CR) 2012--2012 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2012--2016 Clio III (BR/CR) 2012--2012 Scenic III (JZ) 2012--2016 Modus J77 2012--2012 Clio II (B/CB0) 1999--2005 Modus J77 2012--2012 Logan L90 2012--2012 Kangoo II (KW) 2012--2013 Laguna I (B56) 1998--2001
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