V4Y vs E7J

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
E7J BUY 80/100
+8 points over V4Y
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE V4Y Renault
0 / 100
BUY E7J Renault

Specifications

V4Y
E7J
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2002--2015
1991--2003
Displacement
3498 cc
1390 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
238--245 hp
75 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,500
€200--€400

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."

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

V4Y 1

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

E7J 1

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

Models

V4Y 3

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

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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