TCe 1.8 (M5P) vs K7J/K7M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+7 points over TCe 1.8 (M5P)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE TCe 1.8 (M5P) Renault
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault

Specifications

TCe 1.8 (M5P)
K7J/K7M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
75
82
Years
2017--present
1995--2015
Displacement
1798 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
225--300 hp
75--90 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,000
€200--€400

Character

TCe 1.8 (M5P)

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

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

TCe 1.8 (M5P) 1

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

K7J/K7M 1

● MODERATE
Timing belt replacement €200--€400 60,000 km--90,000 km

Models

TCe 1.8 (M5P) 2

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

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
Full TCe 1.8 (M5P) Report Full K7J/K7M Report