K7J/K7M vs F7P

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+6 points over F7P
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F7P Renault

Specifications

K7J/K7M
F7P
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
82
76
Years
1995--2015
1991--1998
Displacement
1598 cc
1764 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
75--90 hp
137 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€250--€500

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."

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

K7J/K7M 1

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

F7P 1

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

F7P 3

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