V4Y vs D4F

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
D4F BUY 80/100
+8 points over V4Y
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE V4Y Renault
0 / 100
BUY D4F Renault

Specifications

V4Y
D4F
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2002--2015
1996--2015
Displacement
3498 cc
1149 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
238--245 hp
60--75 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,500
€100--€300

Character

V4Y

"Espace IV, Koleos. Nissan VQ35-derived. Chain driven. Renault's most reliable V6. Oil consumption at high mileage. Timing chain guides. Better than French-designed V6 alternatives."

D4F

"Clio/Twingo/Modus. Tiny but tough. Timing chain on D4F (good). Throttle body failure. Idle issues. Simple and cheap. Perfect city car engine."

Issues Comparison

V4Y 1

● MODERATE
Timing chain guide wear €500--€1,500 120,000 km--200,000 km

D4F 1

● MODERATE
Throttle body failure €100--€300 60,000 km--120,000 km

Models

V4Y 3

Espace IV (JK) 2003--2008 Laguna III (BT) 2008--2012 Espace IV (JK) 2003--2012

D4F 12

Rio JB 2005--2011 Rio DC 2002--2005 Twingo I (C06) 1993--2007 Kangoo I (KC) 1998--2007 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998 Twingo II (CN0) 2007--2014 Kangoo I (KC) 1998--2007 Twingo I (C06) 1993--2007 Twingo II (CN0) 2007--2014 Clio II (B/CB0) 1998--2005 Clio I (B/C57) 1991--1998
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