K4J vs D4F

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D4F BUY 80/100
+6 points over K4J
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE K4J Renault
0 / 100
BUY D4F Renault

Specifications

K4J
D4F
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
80
Years
2002--2009
1996--2015
Displacement
1390 cc
1149 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
98 hp
60--75 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€100--€300

Character

K4J

"Megane II/Scenic II. 16V version of K-family. Timing belt (interference). Coil pack failures. Thermostat. Adequate city engine. Less common than K4M 1.6."

D4F

"Clio/Twingo/Modus. Tiny but tough. Timing chain on D4F (good). Throttle body failure. Idle issues. Simple and cheap. Perfect city car engine."

Issues Comparison

K4J 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €250--€500 60,000 km--90,000 km
○ MINOR
Coil pack failure €50--€200 40,000 km--80,000 km

D4F 1

● MODERATE
Throttle body failure €100--€300 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

K4J 5

Scenic II (JM) 2003--2009 Clio III (BR/CR) 2005--2009 Megane II (BM/CM) 2002--2008 Modus J77 2004--2008 Clio III (BR/CR) 2005--2009

D4F 12

Rio JB 2005--2011 Rio DC 2002--2005 Twingo I (C06) 1993--2007 Kangoo I (KC) 1998--2007 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998 Twingo II (CN0) 2007--2014 Kangoo I (KC) 1998--2007 Twingo I (C06) 1993--2007 Twingo II (CN0) 2007--2014 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998
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