R9M vs F7P

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
F7P ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+12 points over R9M
0 / 100
CAUTION R9M Renault
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F7P Renault

Specifications

R9M
F7P
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
64
76
Years
2011--2020
1991--1998
Displacement
1598 cc
1764 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
130--163 hp
137 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,300--€3,500
€250--€500

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."

F7P

"Clio Williams, R19 16S. Early F-family hot hatch engine. 137hp NA — feels quick in a light Clio. Timing belt. High-revving. The Clio Williams is a French icon with this 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

F7P 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €250--€500 60,000 km--80,000 km

Models

R9M 0

No models listed.

F7P 3

Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001 Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1995
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