K7J/K7M vs K4M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+6 points over K4M
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE K4M Renault

Specifications

K7J/K7M
K4M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
82
76
Years
1995--2015
1999--2017
Displacement
1598 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
75--90 hp
95--115 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€200--€400
€350--€800

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."

K4M

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

Issues Comparison

K7J/K7M 1

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

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

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

K4M 0

No models listed.

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