V4Y vs K7J/K7M

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
K7J/K7M BUY 82/100
+10 points over V4Y
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE V4Y Renault
0 / 100
BUY K7J/K7M Renault

Specifications

V4Y
K7J/K7M
Brand
Renault
Renault
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
2002--2015
1995--2015
Displacement
3498 cc
1598 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
238--245 hp
75--90 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."

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

V4Y 1

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

K7J/K7M 1

● MODERATE
Timing belt replacement €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

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
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