M9T vs K7J/K7M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+10 points over M9T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M9T Renault
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault

Specifications

M9T
K7J/K7M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
2010--present
1995--2015
Displacement
2299 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
100--180 hp
75--90 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€700--€2,000
€200--€400

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."

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

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

K7J/K7M 1

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

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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