M5M vs K7J/K7M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+14 points over M5M
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M5M Renault
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault

Specifications

M5M
K7J/K7M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
82
Years
2013--2020
1995--2015
Displacement
1618 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
150--220 hp
75--90 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€2,000
€200--€400

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."

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

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

K7J/K7M 1

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

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

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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