G8T vs K7J/K7M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+14 points over G8T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE G8T Renault
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault

Specifications

G8T
K7J/K7M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
82
Years
1993--2002
1995--2015
Displacement
2188 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
113 hp
75--90 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."

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

G8T 1

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

K7J/K7M 1

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

Models

G8T 1

Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001

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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