K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010) vs F7P

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
F7P ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+6 points over K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010) Renault
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F7P Renault

Specifications

K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010)
F7P
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
76
Years
2001--2010
1991--1998
Displacement
1461 cc
1764 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
65--106 hp
137 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,500
€250--€500

Character

K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010)

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

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

K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010) 1

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

F7P 1

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

Models

K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010) 1

Logan 1.5 dCi L90 2004--2012 Sedan

F7P 3

Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001 Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1995
Full K9K 1.5 dCi (pre-2010) Report Full F7P Report