H4M E-Tech (HR16 + 2 electric motors) vs F4Rt

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
F4Rt BUY 84/100
+3 points over H4M E-Tech (HR16 + 2 electric motors)
0 / 100
BUY H4M E-Tech (HR16 + 2 electric motors) Renault
0 / 100
BUY F4Rt Renault

Specifications

H4M E-Tech (HR16 + 2 electric motors)
F4Rt
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
81
84
Years
2020--present
2001--2017
Displacement
1598 cc
1998 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Hybrid
Petrol Turbo
Power
140--160 hp
163--275 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0

Character

H4M E-Tech (HR16 + 2 electric motors)

"Renault's 1.6 E-Tech hybrid: the naturally aspirated Nissan-designed 1.6 four-cylinder (H4M/HR16) with two electric motors and a clutchless multimode dog-clutch gearbox, in the Clio V, Captur II, Arkana, Megane, Symbioz, Dacia Jogger and Duster and Mitsubishi ASX, as full hybrid (140-145 hp) or plug-in (158-160 hp). The petrol engine itself has a good record. The weak point is the hybrid gearbox: a seal on the e-motor shaft can leak oil, and Renault has run campaigns on about 157,000 cars built 2019-2024, up to a new gearbox. Ask for proof that all campaigns were done."

F4Rt

"Renault 2.0 turbo petrol (Laguna II/III 2.0T and GT, Espace IV, Vel Satis, Scenic II, Megane II Sport 225/230, Megane III R.S. 250-275, Megane III TCe 180). Understressed and durable; stronger internals than the non-turbo F4R and no phaser pulley. Watch the timing belt and its rattly pulleys, rocker-cover oil leaks and ignition coils; track cars need extra cooling."

Issues Comparison

H4M E-Tech (HR16 + 2 electric motors) 3

▲ HIGH
Hybrid gearbox oil leak into the electric motor (primary-shaft seal) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
● MODERATE
Washer between electric motor and gearbox can break (car immobilised) N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
12 V auxiliary battery going flat N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

F4Rt 3

▲ HIGH
Timing belt and rattly belt pulleys (interference engine) N/A--N/A N/A--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Rocker cover and crankshaft seal oil leaks N/A--N/A N/A--N/A
○ MINOR
Ignition coils, sensors and heat-damaged connectors N/A--N/A N/A--N/A

Models

H4M E-Tech (HR16 + 2 electric motors) 8

Captur HJB 2021--2025 Duster HSD 2024--present ASX A10 2023--present Arkana CMF-B 2021--present Captur HJB 2020--2023 Clio V (BJA) 2020--present Jogger RJI 2023--present Symbioz CMF-B 2024--present

F4Rt 24

Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2014--2016 Laguna III (BT) 2017--2015 Scenic III (JZ) 2017--2012 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2010--2011 Megane II (BM/CM) 2006--2009 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2009--2012 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2011--2012 Laguna II (BG) 2005--2007 Megane II (BM/CM) 2004--2009 Laguna III (BT) 2007--2015 Laguna III (BT) 2008--2012 Megane II (BM/CM) 2004--2006 Espace IV (JK) 2005--2010 Megane II (BM/CM) 2004--2009 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2009--2012 Laguna III (BT) 2008--2012 Espace IV (JK) 2005--2010 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2010--2011 Laguna III (BT) 2007--2015 Megane II (BM/CM) 2004--2006 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2014--2016 Laguna II (BG) 2005--2007 Scenic III (JZ) 2017--2016 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2011--2016
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