K4J vs K7J/K7M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+8 points over K4J
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE K4J Renault
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault

Specifications

K4J
K7J/K7M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
74
82
Years
2002--2009
1995--2015
Displacement
1390 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
98 hp
75--90 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."

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

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

K7J/K7M 1

● MODERATE
Timing belt replacement €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

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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