F9Q vs K7J/K7M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+12 points over F9Q
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F9Q Renault
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault

Specifications

F9Q
K7J/K7M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
82
Years
1997--2010
1995--2015
Displacement
1870 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
80--130 hp
75--90 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€600
€200--€400

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."

K7J/K7M

"Clio/Logan/Sandero. Simplest Renault engine. 8-valve, timing belt. Nearly unbreakable with basic maintenance. Dacia fleet favourite. Low power, high durability."

Issues Comparison

F9Q 1

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

K7J/K7M 1

● MODERATE
Timing belt replacement €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

F9Q 3

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

K7J/K7M 9

Kangoo I (KC) 1998--2007 Logan L90 2004--2012 Sandero B90 2008--2012 Sandero B90 2008--2012 Lodgy — 2012--2016 Logan L90 2004--2012 Dokker — 2012--2020 Dokker — 2013--2020 Logan MCV KS0 2006--2012
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