M9T vs D4F

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D4F BUY 80/100
+8 points over M9T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M9T Renault
0 / 100
BUY D4F Renault

Specifications

M9T
D4F
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2010--present
1996--2015
Displacement
2299 cc
1149 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
100--180 hp
60--75 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€700--€2,000
€100--€300

Character

M9T

"Master, Trafic III. Commercial vehicle workhorse. Common rail. DPF/SCR on newer versions. Timing chain. Injector failures at high mileage. Strong for commercial use. Good parts availability."

D4F

"Clio/Twingo/Modus. Tiny but tough. Timing chain on D4F (good). Throttle body failure. Idle issues. Simple and cheap. Perfect city car engine."

Issues Comparison

M9T 2

▲ HIGH
Injector issues at high mileage €500--€1,500 150,000 km--250,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR fouling €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km

D4F 1

● MODERATE
Throttle body failure €100--€300 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

M9T 7

Master III (FV) 2010--present Master III (FV) 2010--present Master III (FV) 2014--present Master III (FV) 2016--present Master III (FV) 2019--present Master III (FV) 2010--present Master III (FV) 2016--present

D4F 12

Rio JB 2005--2011 Rio DC 2002--2005 Twingo I (C06) 1993--2007 Kangoo I (KC) 1998--2007 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998 Twingo II (CN0) 2007--2014 Kangoo I (KC) 1998--2007 Twingo I (C06) 1993--2007 Twingo II (CN0) 2007--2014 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998
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