K4M vs D4F

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D4F BUY 80/100
+4 points over K4M
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE K4M Renault
0 / 100
BUY D4F Renault

Specifications

K4M
D4F
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
76
80
Years
1999--2017
1996--2015
Displacement
1598 cc
1149 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
95--115 hp
60--75 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€350--€800
€100--€300

Character

K4M

"Megane/Scenic/Clio workhorse. Phase variable timing. Reliable with maintenance. Coil pack failures. Thermostat housing. Timing belt (interference) — replacement critical."

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

K4M 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €300--€600 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

K4M 0

No models listed.

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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