K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010) vs D4F

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D4F BUY 80/100
+10 points over K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010) Renault
0 / 100
BUY D4F Renault

Specifications

K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010)
D4F
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
80
Years
2001--2010
1996--2015
Displacement
1461 cc
1149 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
65--106 hp
60--75 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,500
€100--€300

Character

K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010)

"Early K9K. Turbo actuator and injector wear more common. Still decent with care. DPF on later examples."

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

K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010) 1

▲ HIGH
Bearing wear — pre-2010 design flaw €800--€2,500 60,000 km--130,000 km

D4F 1

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

Models

K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010) 1

Logan 1.5 dCi L90 2004--2012 Sedan

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
Full K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010) Report Full D4F Report