L7X vs D4F

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D4F BUY 80/100
+15 points over L7X
0 / 100
CAUTION L7X Renault
0 / 100
BUY D4F Renault

Specifications

L7X
D4F
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
65
80
Years
2001--2008
1996--2015
Displacement
2946 cc
1149 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
210--230 hp
60--75 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,200
€100--€300

Character

L7X

"Laguna II/Espace. PRV-derived V6 (same family as PSA ES9). Timing belt on V6 = expensive. Oil leaks. Cooling system. Specialist knowledge. Beautiful engine, high maintenance."

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

L7X 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt V6 (expensive) €500--€1,200 60,000 km--90,000 km

D4F 1

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

Models

L7X 2

Clio II (B/CB0) 2001--2005 Laguna II (BG) 2001--2007

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
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