L7X vs K7J/K7M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+17 points over L7X
0 / 100
CAUTION L7X Renault
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault

Specifications

L7X
K7J/K7M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
65
82
Years
2001--2008
1995--2015
Displacement
2946 cc
1598 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
210--230 hp
75--90 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."

K7J/K7M

"Clio/Logan/Sandero. Simplest Renault engine. 8-valve, timing belt. Nearly unbreakable with basic maintenance. Dacia fleet favourite. Low power, high durability."

Issues Comparison

L7X 1

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

K7J/K7M 1

● MODERATE
Timing belt replacement €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

L7X 2

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

K7J/K7M 9

Kangoo I (KC) 1998--2007 Logan L90 2004--2012 Sandero B90 2008--2012 Sandero B90 2008--2012 Lodgy — 2012--2016 Logan L90 2004--2012 Dokker — 2012--2020 Dokker — 2013--2020 Logan MCV KS0 2006--2012
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