P9X vs K7J/K7M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+30 points over P9X
0 / 100
CAUTION P9X Renault
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault

Specifications

P9X
K7J/K7M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
52
82
Years
2001--2010
1995--2015
Displacement
2958 cc
1598 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
177--180 hp
75--90 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€2,500--€7,000
€200--€400

Character

P9X

"Laguna, Espace, Vel Satis. V6 diesel. Timing chain at rear of engine. Injector failures expensive (6 injectors). Turbo actuator. DPF. Complex and expensive. Specialist knowledge needed."

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

P9X 2

◆ CRITICAL
Timing chain (rear of V6) €1,500--€4,000 100,000 km--180,000 km
▲ HIGH
Injector failure (6 injectors) €1,000--€3,000 100,000 km--180,000 km

K7J/K7M 1

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

Models

P9X 2

Espace IV (JK) 2003--2006 Espace IV (JK) 2003--2010

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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