K4M vs F7P

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 76/100
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE K4M Renault
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F7P Renault

Specifications

K4M
F7P
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
76
76
Years
1999--2017
1991--1998
Displacement
1598 cc
1764 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
95--115 hp
137 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€350--€800
€250--€500

Character

K4M

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

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

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

F7P 1

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

Models

K4M 0

No models listed.

F7P 3

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