TCe 1.8 (M5P) vs F7P

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
F7P ACCEPTABLE 76/100
+1 points over TCe 1.8 (M5P)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE TCe 1.8 (M5P) Renault
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE F7P Renault

Specifications

TCe 1.8 (M5P)
F7P
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
75
76
Years
2017--present
1991--1998
Displacement
1798 cc
1764 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
225--300 hp
137 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,000
€250--€500

Character

TCe 1.8 (M5P)

"Megane RS / Alpine A110 engine. Forged internals in RS version. Performance-focused. Good reliability so far."

F7P

"Clio Williams, R19 16S. Early F-family hot hatch engine. 137hp NA — feels quick in a light Clio. Timing belt. High-revving. The Clio Williams is a French icon with this engine."

Issues Comparison

TCe 1.8 (M5P) 1

○ MINOR
Timing chain — forged in RS spec €500--€1,000 120,000 km--180,000 km

F7P 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €250--€500 60,000 km--80,000 km

Models

TCe 1.8 (M5P) 2

Talisman RFD 2019--2022 Megane RS 1.8 TCe B9 2018--2024 Hatchback

F7P 3

Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001 Laguna I (B56) 1994--2001 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1995
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