L7X vs E7J

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
E7J BUY 80/100
+15 points over L7X
0 / 100
CAUTION L7X Renault
0 / 100
BUY E7J Renault

Specifications

L7X
E7J
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
65
80
Years
2001--2008
1991--2003
Displacement
2946 cc
1390 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
210--230 hp
75 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,200
€200--€400

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."

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

L7X 1

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

E7J 1

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

Models

L7X 2

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

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
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