R9M vs D4F

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D4F BUY 80/100
+16 points over R9M
0 / 100
CAUTION R9M Renault
0 / 100
BUY D4F Renault

Specifications

R9M
D4F
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
64
80
Years
2011--2020
1996--2015
Displacement
1598 cc
1149 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
130--163 hp
60--75 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,300--€3,500
€100--€300

Character

R9M

"Kadjar/Scenic/Talisman. Renault-Nissan co-developed. Timing chain (good). But DPF problems in city use, EGR failures, injector issues. Some reports of premature timing chain wear."

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

R9M 2

▲ HIGH
DPF blockage in city use €500--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
Premature timing chain wear €800--€2,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

D4F 1

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

Models

R9M 0

No models listed.

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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