K4J vs F7P

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
F7P ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+2 points over K4J
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE K4J Renault
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F7P Renault

Specifications

K4J
F7P
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
76
Years
2002--2009
1991--1998
Displacement
1390 cc
1764 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
98 hp
137 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€250--€500

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."

F7P

"Clio Williams, R19 16S. Early F-family hot hatch engine. 137hp NA — feels quick in a light Clio. Timing belt. High-revving. The Clio Williams is a French icon with this 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

F7P 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €250--€500 60,000 km--80,000 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

F7P 3

Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001 Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1995
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