F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) vs TCe 1.8 (M5P)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
TCe 1.8 (M5P) BUY 81/100
+4 points over F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) Renault
0 / 100
BUY TCe 1.8 (M5P) Renault

Specifications

F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5)
TCe 1.8 (M5P)
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
77
81
Years
2005--2012
2017--present
Displacement
1870 cc
1798 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Turbo
Power
110--130 hp
225--300 hp
Known Issues
4
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€500--€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."

TCe 1.8 (M5P)

"Renault's 1.8 direct-injection turbo (M5P): 225 hp in the Espace V and Talisman, 252-300 hp in the Alpine A110 and Megane IV R.S. Same unit in all of them. The one documented fault is the oil-pressure solenoid recall on cars built up to mid-2019 (metal particles could jam it and, at worst, break the engine) - check it was done. Too young for long-term data."

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

TCe 1.8 (M5P) 2

◆ CRITICAL
Oil pressure solenoid valve sticks - engine failure risk (recall) €0--€0 N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Timing chain — forged in RS spec €500--€1,000 120,000 km--180,000 km

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

TCe 1.8 (M5P) 7

Talisman RFD 2019--2022 Espace V (RFC) 2019--2023 Megane IV (BFB) 2018--2023 Megane IV (BFB) 2018--2023 Megane IV (BFB) 2019--2023 Megane IV (BFB) 2019--2023 Megane RS 1.8 TCe B9 2018--2024 Hatchback
Full F9Q (2005-2012, Euro 4/5) Report Full TCe 1.8 (M5P) Report