K4J vs E7J

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
E7J BUY 80/100
+6 points over K4J
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE K4J Renault
0 / 100
BUY E7J Renault

Specifications

K4J
E7J
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
80
Years
2002--2009
1991--2003
Displacement
1390 cc
1390 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
98 hp
75 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€200--€400

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."

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

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

E7J 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 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

E7J 4

Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio II (B/CB0) 1999--2005 Megane I (BA/DA) 1996--2002
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