Higher reliability score
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) BUY 78/100
+10 points over M5M
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M5M Renault
0 / 100
BUY K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) Renault

Specifications

M5M
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
78
Years
2013--2020
2010--2020
Displacement
1618 cc
1461 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
150--220 hp
75--110 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€500--€2,000
€1,300--€3,100

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."

K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)

"Revised K9K. Improved turbo and injectors. Still Europes most common small diesel. Proven long-distance."

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

K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) 3

▲ HIGH
Timing belt — INTERFERENCE ENGINE (critical) €300--€600 60,000 km--90,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR fouling + DPF (city use) €400--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbocharger wear at high mileage €600--€1,500 150,000 km--250,000 km

Models

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