K7J/K7M vs D4F

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+2 points over D4F
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault
0 / 100
BUY D4F Renault

Specifications

K7J/K7M
D4F
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
BUY
BUY
Reliability
82
80
Years
1995--2015
1996--2015
Displacement
1598 cc
1149 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
75--90 hp
60--75 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€100--€300

Character

K7J/K7M

"Clio/Logan/Sandero. Simplest Renault engine. 8-valve, timing belt. Nearly unbreakable with basic maintenance. Dacia fleet favourite. Low power, high durability."

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

K7J/K7M 1

● MODERATE
Timing belt replacement €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

D4F 1

● MODERATE
Throttle body failure €100--€300 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

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

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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