G8T vs E7J
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
E7J
BUY
80/100
+12 points over G8T
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
G8T
Renault
0
/ 100
BUY
E7J
Renault
Specifications
G8T
E7J
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
80
Years
1993--2002
1991--2003
Displacement
2188 cc
1390 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
113 hp
75 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€600
€200--€400
Character
G8T
"Laguna, Espace. Old indirect injection diesel. Timing belt. Injection pump. Simple and economical. No DPF, no common rail complexity. Reliable long-distance cruiser."
E7J
"Clio I/II, Kangoo. Simple 8V. Timing belt. Old-school reliability. Cheap parts. Nearly unbreakable with basic maintenance. One of France's most common engines of the 1990s."
Issues Comparison
G8T 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference)
E7J 1
▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference)