TCe 0.9 (H4B) vs K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)
BUY
78/100
+6 points over TCe 0.9 (H4B)
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
TCe 0.9 (H4B)
Renault
0
/ 100
BUY
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)
Renault
Specifications
TCe 0.9 (H4B)
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
78
Years
2012--2020
2010--2020
Displacement
898 cc
1461 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
90 hp
75--110 hp
Known Issues
0
3
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€1,300--€3,100
Character
TCe 0.9 (H4B)
"Clio IV/Captur engine. Small but peppy. Reliable if oil changed often. Turbo can wear at high mileage."
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010)
"Revised K9K. Improved turbo and injectors. Still Europes most common small diesel. Proven long-distance."
Issues Comparison
TCe 0.9 (H4B) 0
No documented issues.
K9K 1.5 dCi (post-2010) 3
▲ HIGH
Timing belt — INTERFERENCE ENGINE (critical)
● MODERATE
EGR fouling + DPF (city use)
● MODERATE
Turbocharger wear at high mileage