K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010) vs E7J

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
E7J 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 E7J Renault

Specifications

K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010)
E7J
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
70
80
Years
2001--2010
1991--2003
Displacement
1461 cc
1390 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
65--106 hp
75 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,500
€200--€400

Character

K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010)

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

E7J

"Clio I/II, Kangoo. Simple 8V. Timing belt. Old-school reliability. Cheap parts. Nearly unbreakable with basic maintenance. One of France's most common engines of the 1990s."

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

E7J 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010) 1

Logan 1.5 dCi L90 2004--2012 Sedan

E7J 4

Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio II (B/CB0) 1999--2005 Megane I (BA/DA) 1996--2002
Full K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010) Report Full E7J Report