F9Q vs F7P

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
F7P ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+6 points over F9Q
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F9Q Renault
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F7P Renault

Specifications

F9Q
F7P
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
76
Years
1997--2010
1991--1998
Displacement
1870 cc
1764 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
80--130 hp
137 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€600
€250--€500

Character

F9Q

"Megane/Scenic/Laguna diesel. Timing belt (interference). Pre-common-rail versions very simple. Common rail versions have injector issues. Turbo reliable. Good economy."

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."

Issues Comparison

F9Q 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference engine) €300--€600 60,000 km--90,000 km

F7P 1

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

Models

F9Q 3

SX4 EY/GY 2006--2014 Kangoo I (KC) 1998--2003 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998

F7P 3

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