TCe 1.2 (H5F) vs 1.5 dCi (K9K)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
1.5 dCi (K9K) BUY 82/100
+20 points over TCe 1.2 (H5F)
0 / 100
CAUTION TCe 1.2 (H5F) Renault
0 / 100
BUY 1.5 dCi (K9K) Renault

Specifications

TCe 1.2 (H5F)
1.5 dCi (K9K)
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
82
Years
2012--2019
2001--2020
Displacement
1197 cc
1461 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
115--130 hp
65--110 hp
Known Issues
3
0
Total Risk Cost
€1,900--€5,000
€0--€0

Character

TCe 1.2 (H5F)

"Megane/Kadjar. Oil consumption issues reported. Timing chain can stretch. Mixed reviews."

1.5 dCi (K9K)

"One of Europes most common diesels. Simple, efficient, proven. Turbo can wear. DPF care needed."

Issues Comparison

TCe 1.2 (H5F) 3

▲ HIGH
Oil consumption — piston rings €1,000--€3,000 40,000 km--100,000 km
▲ HIGH
Timing chain stretch €700--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Thermostat failure €200--€500 60,000 km--120,000 km

1.5 dCi (K9K) 0

No documented issues.

Models

TCe 1.2 (H5F) 57

Captur J87 2013--2019 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Clio IV (BH) 2012--2019 Kadjar HFE 2015--2018 Kangoo II (KW) 2013--2021 Dokker — 2013--2020 Megane IV (BFB) 2016--2020 Scenic III (JZ) 2012--2016 Duster H79 2013--2017 Lodgy — 2013--2022 Megane IV (BFB) 2016--2020 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Kadjar HFE 2015--2018 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2012--2016 Duster HSD 2024--present Austral CMF-CD 2022--present Duster HSD 2024--present Austral CMF-CD 2024--present Austral CMF-CD 2022--present Espace VI 2023--present Rafale CMF-CD 2024--present Rafale CMF-CD 2024--present Symbioz CMF-B 2024--present Jogger RJI 2023--present Arkana CMF-B 2021--present Captur HJB 2020--present ASX A10 2023--present Clio V (BJA) 2020--present Scenic III (JZ) 2012--2016 Clio III (BR/CR) 2012--2012 Modus J77 2012--2012 Fluence L38 2012--2016 Clio II (B/CB0) 2012--2005 Modus J77 2012--2012 Kangoo I (KC) 2012--2007 Laguna III (BT) 2012--2015 Twingo II (CN0) 2012--2014 Lodgy — 2012--2022 Megane II (BM/CM) 2012--2008 Laguna II (BG) 2012--2007 Duster H79 2012--2017 Kangoo I (KC) 2012--2007 Clio II (B/CB0) 2012--2005 Kangoo II (KW) 2012--2021 Kangoo II (KW) 2012--2013 Wind E33 2012--2013 Laguna I (B56) 2012--2001 Laguna II (BG) 2012--2007 Logan L90 2012--2012 Laguna I (B56) 2012--2001 Clio III (BR/CR) 2012--2012 Scenic II (JM) 2012--2009 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2012--2016 Megane I (BA/DA) 2012--2002 Clio 1.2 TCe X98 2012--2019 Hatchback Megane 1.2 TCe BZ0 2012--2018 Hatchback

1.5 dCi (K9K) 133

Duster HM 2018--2024 Juke F15 2010--2019 Clio V (BJA) 2019--present Kangoo III 2021--present Kadjar HFE 2015--2022 Logan L90 2005--2012 Micra K12 2003--2010 Megane II (BM/CM) 2003--2008 Qashqai J10 2007--2013 Qashqai J10 2010--2013 Note E11 2006--2013 Fluence L38 2010--2016 Sandero B52 2012--2020 Kangoo III 2021--present Clio III (BR/CR) 2005--2012 Logan MCV KS1 2013--2020 Qashqai J11 2014--2021 Megane II (BM/CM) 2005--2008 Clio III (BR/CR) 2005--2012 Clio IV (BH) 2012--2019 Dokker — 2012--2020 Clio II (B/CB0) 2001--2005 Clio V (BJA) 2019--present Twingo II (CN0) 2007--2014 Captur HJB 2020--2023 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2009--2016 Captur J87 2013--2019 Sandero B52 2012--2020 Clio II (B/CB0) 2001--2005 Clio V (BJA) 2019--2023 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2022 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Captur J87 2013--2019 Scenic III (JZ) 2009--2016 Duster H79 2010--2017 Kangoo II (KW) 2008--2021 Kangoo I (KC) 2002--2007 Clio IV (BH) 2012--2019 Laguna III (BT) 2007--2015 Townstar — 2022--present Scenic II (JM) 2003--2009 Kangoo III 2021--present Clio IV (BH) 2015--2019 Micra K12 2003--2010 Fluence L38 2010--2016 Lodgy — 2012--2022 Logan MCV KS1 2013--2020 Logan MCV KS0 2007--2012 Scenic III (JZ) 2009--2016 Note E11 2006--2013 Modus J77 2007--2012 Megane II (BM/CM) 2003--2008 Kangoo I (KC) 2001--2007 Latitude L70 2010--2015 Kangoo III 2021--present Sandero B90 2008--2012 Duster H79 2010--2017 Captur HJB 2020--present Megane II (BM/CM) 2002--2008 Lodgy — 2012--2022 Logan L52 2012--2020 Kangoo III 2021--present Qashqai J11 2019--2021 Megane IV (BFB) 2016--2023 Megane IV (BFB) 2019--2023 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2009--2016 Clio V (BJA) 2019--2023 Note E11 2009--2013 Scenic IV (J95) 2019--2022 Logan MCV KS0 2007--2012 Modus J77 2004--2012 Megane IV (BFB) 2016--2023 Talisman RFD 2019--2022 Kangoo II (KW) 2010--2021 Micra K12 2003--2010 Modus J77 2005--2012 Micra K14 2017--present Duster HJD 2018--2024 Megane IV (BFB) 2016--2023 Clio III (BR/CR) 2005--2012 Scenic III (JZ) 2009--2016 Duster HM 2018--2024 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Captur HJB 2020--2023 Duster HJD 2018--2024 Lodgy — 2012--2022 Dokker — 2012--2020 Jimny JB23/JB43 2003--2006 Kangoo II (KW) 2008--2021 NV200 M20 2012--2022 Note E11 2008--2013 Captur HJB 2020--present NV200 M20 2010--2022 Micra K13 2010--2017 Note E12 2013--2020 Pulsar C13 2014--2018 Kangoo II (KW) 2008--2021 Logan L90 2005--2012 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2008--2016 Scenic II (JM) 2003--2009 Duster H79 2010--2017 Talisman RFD 2016--2019 Sandero B90 2008--2012 Logan L52 2012--2020 Talisman RFD 2016--2019 Kadjar HFE 2015--2022 Qashqai J10 2011--2013 Trafic III (JG) 2014--2019 Trafic III (JG) 2014--2019 Megane IV (BFB) 2016--2019 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Trafic III (JG) 2014--2019 Trafic III (JG) 2014--2019 Megane IV (BFB) 2016--2019 Espace V (RFC) 2015--2019 Koleos II (HC) 2017--2019 Talisman RFD 2016--2019 X-Trail T32 2014--2019 Talisman RFD 2016--2019 Espace V (RFC) 2015--2019 Qashqai J11 2014--2019 Talisman RFD 2016--2019 Espace V (RFC) 2015--2019 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2011--2016 Scenic III (JZ) 2011--2016 Trafic III (JG) 2014--2019 Talisman RFD 2016--2019 Kadjar HFE 2015--2019 Espace V (RFC) 2015--2019 Trafic III (JG) 2014--2019 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Trafic III (JG) 2014--2019
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