L7X vs F7P

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
F7P ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+11 points over L7X
0 / 100
CAUTION L7X Renault
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F7P Renault

Specifications

L7X
F7P
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
65
76
Years
2001--2008
1991--1998
Displacement
2946 cc
1764 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
210--230 hp
137 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,200
€250--€500

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."

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

L7X 1

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

F7P 1

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

Models

L7X 2

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

F7P 3

Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001 Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1995
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