M9T vs K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) BUY 78/100
+6 points over M9T
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M9T Renault
0 / 100
BUY K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) Renault

Specifications

M9T
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2010--present
2010--2020
Displacement
2299 cc
1461 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
100--180 hp
75--110 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€700--€2,000
€1,300--€3,100

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."

K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)

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

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

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

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

K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) 18

Captur 1.5 dCi HJB 2019--2024 SUV Clio 1.5 dCi BH 2019--2024 Hatchback Clio 1.5 dCi X98 2012--2019 Hatchback Dokker 1.5 dCi FKP 2012--2020 MPV Dokker 1.5 dCi SD 2012--2022 Van Duster 1.5 dCi HSD 2010--2018 SUV Duster 1.5 dCi HM 2018--2024 SUV Duster 1.5 dCi HJD 2018--2024 SUV Kadjar 1.5 dCi RFE 2015--2022 SUV Lodgy 1.5 dCi JS 2012--2022 MPV Lodgy 1.5 dCi JSR 2012--2022 MPV Logan 1.5 dCi B90 2012--2020 Sedan Logan 1.5 dCi FS 2012--2021 Sedan Megane 1.5 dCi BZ0 2012--2018 Hatchback Megane 1.5 dCi B9 2016--2024 Hatchback Sandero 1.5 dCi B90 2008--2020 Hatchback Scenic 1.5 dCi J9 2016--2023 MPV Talisman 1.5 dCi LFB 2015--2022 Sedan
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