P9X vs K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) BUY 78/100
+26 points over P9X
0 / 100
CAUTION P9X Renault
0 / 100
BUY K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) Renault

Specifications

P9X
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
52
78
Years
2001--2010
2010--2020
Displacement
2958 cc
1461 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
177--180 hp
75--110 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€2,500--€7,000
€1,300--€3,100

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."

K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)

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

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

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

P9X 2

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

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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