M5M vs 1.5 dCi (K9K)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.5 dCi (K9K) BUY 82/100
+14 points over M5M
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M5M Renault
0 / 100
BUY 1.5 dCi (K9K) Renault

Specifications

M5M
1.5 dCi (K9K)
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
82
Years
2013--2020
2001--2020
Displacement
1618 cc
1461 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
150--220 hp
65--110 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€500--€2,000
€0--€0

Character

M5M

"Megane III RS, Clio IV RS. 1.6 turbo. DCT gearbox in Clio RS controversial. Engine itself: turbo failure at high mileage, oil consumption under hard use. Strong tuning platform. RS Trophy 220hp variant."

1.5 dCi (K9K)

"One of Europes most common diesels. Simple, efficient, proven. Turbo can wear. DPF care needed."

Issues Comparison

M5M 2

▲ HIGH
Turbo failure at high mileage €500--€1,500 100,000 km--200,000 km
● MODERATE
Oil consumption under hard use €0--€500 60,000 km--120,000 km

1.5 dCi (K9K) 0

No documented issues.

Models

M5M 10

Espace V (RFC) 2015--2023 Megane IV (BFB) 2018--2020 Talisman RFD 2016--2022 Espace V (RFC) 2019--2023 Koleos II (HC) 2019--2024 Clio IV (BH) 2013--2019 Talisman RFD 2016--2019 Clio IV (BH) 2015--2019 Talisman RFD 2016--2022 Espace V (RFC) 2015--2019

1.5 dCi (K9K) 133

Kangoo III 2021--present Modus J77 2007--2012 Note E11 2009--2013 Megane IV (BFB) 2016--2023 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2022 Townstar — 2022--present Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Clio III (BR/CR) 2005--2012 Logan L52 2012--2020 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2009--2016 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Kangoo III 2021--present Clio IV (BH) 2012--2019 Duster H79 2010--2017 Clio V (BJA) 2019--present Captur HJB 2020--present Modus J77 2005--2012 NV200 M20 2010--2022 Note E11 2008--2013 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2008--2016 Megane II (BM/CM) 2005--2008 Logan MCV KS0 2007--2012 Scenic IV (J95) 2019--2022 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2009--2016 Talisman RFD 2019--2022 Dokker — 2012--2020 Captur HJB 2020--2023 Fluence L38 2010--2016 Micra K13 2010--2017 Megane II (BM/CM) 2002--2008 Lodgy — 2012--2022 Duster HJD 2018--2024 Qashqai J11 2014--2021 Clio V (BJA) 2019--present Kangoo II (KW) 2008--2021 Lodgy — 2012--2022 Twingo II (CN0) 2007--2014 Note E11 2006--2013 Clio II (B/CB0) 2001--2005 Captur J87 2013--2019 Sandero B52 2012--2020 Talisman RFD 2016--2019 Sandero B90 2008--2012 Logan MCV KS0 2007--2012 Clio IV (BH) 2015--2019 Modus J77 2004--2012 Note E12 2013--2020 Logan MCV KS1 2013--2020 Scenic III (JZ) 2009--2016 Clio III (BR/CR) 2005--2012 Kadjar HFE 2015--2022 Clio IV (BH) 2012--2019 Kangoo I (KC) 2002--2007 Latitude L70 2010--2015 Megane IV (BFB) 2016--2023 Kangoo II (KW) 2010--2021 Megane IV (BFB) 2016--2023 Captur HJB 2020--present Pulsar C13 2014--2018 Micra K14 2017--present Scenic II (JM) 2003--2009 Captur J87 2013--2019 Kangoo II (KW) 2008--2021 Duster HJD 2018--2024 Scenic III (JZ) 2009--2016 Megane II (BM/CM) 2003--2008 Kangoo III 2021--present Logan L90 2005--2012 Lodgy — 2012--2022 Sandero B52 2012--2020 Kangoo II (KW) 2008--2021 Qashqai J10 2007--2013 Micra K12 2003--2010 Logan L52 2012--2020 Megane II (BM/CM) 2003--2008 Laguna III (BT) 2007--2015 Duster HM 2018--2024 Fluence L38 2010--2016 Kangoo I (KC) 2001--2007 Sandero B90 2008--2012 Logan MCV KS1 2013--2020 Logan L90 2005--2012 Captur HJB 2020--2023 Clio II (B/CB0) 2001--2005 Duster HM 2018--2024 Duster H79 2010--2017 Micra K12 2003--2010 Qashqai J10 2010--2013 Kangoo III 2021--present Note E11 2006--2013 Clio III (BR/CR) 2005--2012 Scenic III (JZ) 2009--2016 Megane IV (BFB) 2019--2023 Duster H79 2010--2017 Juke F15 2010--2019 Clio V (BJA) 2019--2023 Dokker — 2012--2020 Micra K12 2003--2010 Clio V (BJA) 2019--2023 Qashqai J11 2019--2021 Jimny JB23/JB43 2003--2006 Talisman RFD 2016--2019 Scenic II (JM) 2003--2009 Kangoo III 2021--present NV200 M20 2012--2022 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Kadjar HFE 2015--2022 Trafic III (JG) 2014--2019 Espace V (RFC) 2015--2019 Megane IV (BFB) 2016--2019 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Qashqai J10 2011--2013 Espace V (RFC) 2015--2019 Megane IV (BFB) 2016--2019 Trafic III (JG) 2014--2019 Trafic III (JG) 2014--2019 Kadjar HFE 2015--2019 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Espace V (RFC) 2015--2019 Espace V (RFC) 2015--2019 Talisman RFD 2016--2019 Trafic III (JG) 2014--2019 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2011--2016 Koleos II (HC) 2017--2019 Talisman RFD 2016--2019 Talisman RFD 2016--2019 Trafic III (JG) 2014--2019 X-Trail T32 2014--2019 Trafic III (JG) 2014--2019 Talisman RFD 2016--2019 Qashqai J11 2014--2019 Scenic III (JZ) 2011--2016 Trafic III (JG) 2014--2019
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