K4M vs E7J

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
E7J BUY 80/100
+4 points over K4M
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE K4M Renault
0 / 100
BUY E7J Renault

Specifications

K4M
E7J
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
76
80
Years
1999--2017
1991--2003
Displacement
1598 cc
1390 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
95--115 hp
75 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€350--€800
€200--€400

Character

K4M

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

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

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

E7J 1

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

Models

K4M 0

No models listed.

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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