TCe 1.2 (H5F) vs E7J

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
E7J BUY 80/100
+18 points over TCe 1.2 (H5F)
0 / 100
CAUTION TCe 1.2 (H5F) Renault
0 / 100
BUY E7J Renault

Specifications

TCe 1.2 (H5F)
E7J
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
CAUTION
BUY
Reliability
62
80
Years
2012--2019
1991--2003
Displacement
1197 cc
1390 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
115--130 hp
75 hp
Known Issues
3
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,900--€5,000
€200--€400

Character

TCe 1.2 (H5F)

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

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

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

E7J 1

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

Models

TCe 1.2 (H5F) 57

Kadjar HFE 2015--2018 Kadjar HFE 2015--2018 Clio IV (BH) 2012--2019 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Lodgy — 2013--2022 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2012--2016 Duster H79 2013--2017 Megane IV (BFB) 2016--2020 Megane IV (BFB) 2016--2020 Scenic III (JZ) 2012--2016 Scenic IV (J95) 2016--2019 Captur J87 2013--2019 Kangoo II (KW) 2013--2021 Dokker — 2013--2020 Duster HSD 2024--present Austral CMF-CD 2022--present Duster HSD 2024--present Austral CMF-CD 2024--present Austral CMF-CD 2022--present Rafale CMF-CD 2024--present Espace VI 2023--present Rafale CMF-CD 2024--present Captur HJB 2020--present Jogger RJI 2023--present Symbioz CMF-B 2024--present Clio V (BJA) 2020--present ASX A10 2023--present Arkana CMF-B 2021--present Clio III (BR/CR) 2005--2012 Modus J77 2004--2012 Megane III (BZ/DZ) 2008--2016 Megane II (BM/CM) 2002--2008 Wind E33 2010--2013 Kangoo II (KW) 2008--2021 Modus J77 2004--2012 Kangoo I (KC) 2001--2007 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Scenic III (JZ) 2009--2016 Fluence L38 2010--2016 Laguna II (BG) 2001--2007 Duster H79 2010--2017 Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001 Kangoo I (KC) 2001--2007 Laguna II (BG) 2001--2007 Scenic II (JM) 2003--2009 Clio II (B/CB0) 1999--2005 Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001 Logan L90 2006--2012 Laguna III (BT) 2007--2015 Twingo II (CN0) 2008--2014 Clio III (BR/CR) 2005--2012 Kangoo II (KW) 2008--2013 Lodgy — 2012--2022 Megane I (BA/DA) 1996--2002 Clio 1.2 TCe X98 2012--2019 Hatchback Megane 1.2 TCe BZ0 2012--2018 Hatchback

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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