R9N vs E7J

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
E7J BUY 80/100
+12 points over R9N
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE R9N Renault
0 / 100
BUY E7J Renault

Specifications

R9N
E7J
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
80
Years
2018--present
1991--2003
Displacement
1749 cc
1390 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
120--150 hp
75 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€300--€1,000
€200--€400

Character

R9N

"Kadjar/Koleos/Scenic. Replaced R9M. Improved DPF regeneration strategy. Twin-dosing SCR. Still diesel = DPF concerns in city use. Highway use recommended."

E7J

"Clio I/II, Kangoo. Simple 8V. Timing belt. Old-school reliability. Cheap parts. Nearly unbreakable with basic maintenance. One of France's most common engines of the 1990s."

Issues Comparison

R9N 1

● MODERATE
DPF in city driving €300--€1,000 60,000 km--120,000 km

E7J 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

R9N 18

Scenic IV (J95) 2019--2022 Talisman RFD 2019--2022 Talisman RFD 2019--2022 Megane IV (BFB) 2019--2023 Scenic IV (J95) 2019--2022 Kadjar HFE 2019--2022 Megane IV (BFB) 2019--2023 Espace V (RFC) 2019--2023 Scenic IV (J95) 2019--2022 Koleos II (HC) 2019--2024 Espace V (RFC) 2019--2023 Koleos II (HC) 2019--2024 X-Trail T32 2019--2022 Talisman RFD 2019--2022 Talisman RFD 2019--2022 Kadjar HFE 2019--2022 Scenic IV (J95) 2019--2022 Megane IV (BFB) 2019--2023

E7J 4

Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio II (B/CB0) 1999--2005 Megane I (BA/DA) 1996--2002
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