R9N vs K7J/K7M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+14 points over R9N
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE R9N Renault
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault

Specifications

R9N
K7J/K7M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
82
Years
2018--present
1995--2015
Displacement
1749 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
120--150 hp
75--90 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."

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

R9N 1

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

K7J/K7M 1

● MODERATE
Timing belt replacement €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

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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