Description of the Renault Duster 2.0 engine. Weak motor. Powertrain and Economy
The popular crossover today is available in various variations, but the most popular are 2-liter engines with a power of 135 horsepower. For lovers of diesel units, there is only 1.5 (90 hp) with a manual transmission and their line will not be expanded in the near future, i.e. will remain the same.
If you are planning to purchase a Renault Duster with a 2-liter engine, then almost all versions are relevant for you with the exception of Authentique, because it only uses 1.6. Overall this is an excellent solution because... it has a lot of advantages:
- Fairly decent ground clearance
- The spaciousness of the luggage compartment allows you to take a large number of things with you.
- Low cost maintenance
- All-wheel drive will provide good maneuverability on difficult road sections
- Possible to purchase on credit on favorable terms
Prices for all configurations
Below is the current cost of all trim levels of the 2-liter Duster. How to choose exactly what you need? If you have a similar problem, then you are probably not yet very familiar with this SUV, which means the fastest way to eliminate this misunderstanding is to visit the showroom of the nearest car dealership. Here you can not only examine the internal structure of the car and its design, but also receive competent advice. You will learn the differences between all versions, their advantages and capabilities. In addition, you can order a free test drive and evaluate all the capabilities of the car by driving along a fairly long route.
| Car version | Engine | Price, rubles |
| Expression | 2.0 4x2 automatic transmission4 (135 hp) | 609.000 |
| 2.0 4x4 MKP6 (135 hp) | 625.000 | |
| Privilege | 2.0 4x2 automatic transmission4 (135 hp) | 663.000 |
| 2.0 4x4 MKP6 (135 hp) | 679.000 | |
| Luxe Privilege | 2.0 4x2 automatic transmission4 (135 hp) | 721.000 |
| 2.0 4x4 MKP6 (135 hp) | 737.000 |
Additional options
Depending on the selected configuration, you will be given the opportunity to purchase many paid options that will significantly expand the functionality of the car, but if you wish, you can, of course, refuse them. There are also various additional accessories on sale, which can be found in our catalog with detailed descriptions and prices.
| Description | Price, rubles |
| ESP - stability control system | 13.000 |
| Metallic paint | 8.000 |
| Fog lights | 6.000 |
| Air conditioner | 27.000 |
| Parktronic | 7.000 |
| Media Nav navigation system | 12.000 |
| Packages “Winter”, “Comfort” and “Safety” | 12.000, 15.000 and 13.000 |
| 3 rear headrests | 3.000 |
Fuel consumption
After running the car in, you should reach approximately the following indicators, which of course may vary slightly, but in general everything will look like this:
| Mode | Liters / 100 km |
| City | 11 |
| Route | 7 |
| Mixed | 9 |
At the initial stage, of course, gasoline consumption will be much higher than stated, but over time it will gradually decrease. The owner's experience and driving habits should also be taken into account. The indicators are focused on a Renault Duster with an automatic transmission, while for a manual transmission they are slightly less. Which transmission is best to choose is up to you, but if more than 75% of all trips take place in urban areas, then automatic transmission is more preferable.
Renault Duster engine 2.0 liter from the Renault F4R series has a huge number of modifications with different capacities and their own design features. Until the summer of 2015, Renault Duster was sold with the simplest version of the F4R engine producing 135 hp, but then the same engine began to produce 143 hp. The increase in power took place due to the introduction of a variable valve timing system with an actuator (phase shifter) on the intake camshaft. Perhaps this is the main difference between the two versions of the power unit.
Engine design Renault Duster 2.0
The Duster F4R engine is a 2-liter gasoline, four-stroke, four-cylinder, in-line, sixteen-valve, with two overhead camshafts. The operating order of the cylinders is: 1–3–4–2, counting from the flywheel. Power system – distributed fuel injection. The engine, gearbox and clutch form the power unit - a single unit mounted transversely in the engine compartment on three elastic rubber-metal supports. The right support is attached to the bracket on the top cover of the timing belt, and the left and rear ones are attached to the gearbox housing. The engine cylinder block is cast from cast iron, the cylinders are bored directly into the block.
At the bottom of the cylinder block there are five crankshaft main bearing supports with removable caps, which are attached to the block with special bolts. The holes in the cylinder block for the bearings are machined with the covers installed, so the covers are not interchangeable and are marked on the outer surface to distinguish them (the covers are counted from the flywheel side). On the end surfaces of the middle support there are sockets for thrust half-rings that prevent axial movement of the crankshaft. The main and connecting rod bearings of the crankshaft are made of steel, thin-walled, with an anti-friction coating applied to the working surfaces of the bearings. Crankshaft with five main and four connecting rod journals.
The engine for Duster in its current form appeared back in 1993. If 1.6 liter engines for Duster are produced in Russia at the Avtovaz facilities in Tolyatti, then the 2-liter naturally aspirated engine is brought from the Renault plant in Spain.
Timing drive of Renault Duster 2.0 engine
- Timing diagram Duster 2.0
1 Crankshaft timing belt
2 Timing belt
3 Timing idler pulley
4 Tensioner roller
5 Exhaust camshaft pulley
6 Phase shifter
7 Coolant pump pulley
The 16 valve timing mechanism of Duster 2.0 is driven by a belt. The belt must be replaced every 60,000 kilometers. When the timing belt breaks, the valve bends, so don’t delay replacing it. The engine has hydraulic compensators, so you don’t have to climb there again. A little higher is the timing diagram of a more powerful version with a phase shifter.
Engine specifications Renault Duster 2.0 135 hp 4x4
- Working volume - 1998 cm3
- Number of cylinders - 4
- Number of valves - 16
- Cylinder diameter - 82.7 mm
- Piston stroke - 93 mm
- Power hp — 135 at 5500 rpm
- Power kW - 99 at 5500 rpm
- Torque - 195 Nm at 3750 rpm
- Compression ratio - 11
- Timing drive - belt
- Maximum speed - 177 km/h (with automatic transmission 172 km/h)
- Acceleration to the first hundred - 10.4 seconds (with automatic transmission 11.7 seconds)
- Fuel consumption in the city - 10.3 liters (with automatic transmission 11.3 liters)
Engine specifications Renault Duster 2.0 143 hp
- Working volume - 1998 cm3
- Number of cylinders - 4
- Number of valves - 16
- Cylinder diameter - 82.7 mm
- Piston stroke - 93 mm
- Power hp — 143 at 5750 rpm
- Power kW - 105 at 5750 rpm
- Torque - 195 Nm at 400 rpm
- Engine power system - distributed injection
- Compression ratio - 11
- Timing drive - belt
- Maximum speed - 180 km/h (with automatic transmission 174 km/h)
- Acceleration to the first hundred - 10.3 seconds (with automatic transmission 11.5 seconds)
- Fuel consumption in the city - 10.1 liters (with automatic transmission 11.3 liters)
- Fuel consumption in the combined cycle - 7.8 liters (with automatic transmission 8.7 liters)
- Fuel consumption on the highway - 6.5 liters (with automatic transmission 7.2 liters)
Replacing the engine with an increase in power was not associated with the desire to improve fuel consumption or dynamics, because these parameters remained unchanged, but with the transition to a new environmental standard. As a result, the 135-horsepower engine complies with Euro-4 environmental parameters, and the 143-horsepower unit already fits into Euro-5.
The car has three power plants: a pair of gasoline and one diesel. Gasoline engines are represented by a 1.6-liter H4M unit (114 hp, 156 Nm) and a 2.0-liter F4R engine (143 hp, 195 Nm). The basic naturally aspirated 1.6-liter “four” is produced at the plant in Tolyatti. The 1.5 dCi turbocharged diesel engine with the K9K index is installed on many cars of the Renault-Nissan alliance. In relation to the Duster, its output is 109 hp, and the maximum torque is 240 Nm (from 1750 rpm). All power units of the crossover comply with the requirements of the Euro-5 environmental standard and have an economical Eco mode.
The range of transmissions available for Renault Duster includes 5 and 6-speed manual transmissions, as well as a 4-speed automatic DP8. Only the 2.0-liter engine gets an automatic transmission; the other two engines are content with “mechanics”. Most Duster modifications are equipped with independent rear suspension and all-wheel drive. The only version with a torsion beam at the rear and a 4x2 drive scheme is the initial version with a 1.6 engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. In all-wheel drive versions, power is transmitted to the rear wheels using the GKN clutch, which is also used by the crossover. Once Lock mode is activated, it can remain locked at speeds of up to 80 km/h.
The trunk volume of the Renault Duster 4x4 is 408 liters (with the rear seat backs folded - 1570 liters). The spare wheel is hidden under the floor. Crossovers with front-wheel drive have a more spacious cargo compartment (475-1636 liters). The spare tire for such modifications is attached to the underbody.
Fuel consumption of gasoline versions of Duster varies from 7.4 to 8.7 liters. A diesel engine consumes an average of about 5.3 liters of diesel fuel.
Full technical specifications of Renault Duster - summary table:
| Parameter | Renault Duster 1.6 114 hp | Renault Duster 2.0 143 hp | Renault Duster 1.5 dCi 109 hp | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||||
| Engine code | H4M | F4R | K9K | ||
| engine's type | petrol | diesel | |||
| Injection type | distributed | direct | |||
| Supercharging | No | Yes | |||
| Number of cylinders | 4 | ||||
| Cylinder arrangement | in-line | ||||
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 | |||
| Volume, cubic cm. | 1598 | 1998 | 1461 | ||
| Piston diameter/stroke, mm | 78 x 83.6 | 82.7 x 93 | 76 x 80.5 | ||
| Power, hp (at rpm) | 114 (5500) | 143 (5750) | 109 (4000) | ||
| Torque, N*m (at rpm) | 156 (4000) | 195 (4000) | 240 (1750) | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Drive unit | front | full | |||
| Transmission | 5 manual transmission | 6 manual transmission | 4 automatic transmission | 6 manual transmission | 6 manual transmission |
| Suspension | |||||
| Front suspension type | independent, McPherson | ||||
| Rear suspension type | semi-dependent | independent, multi-link | |||
| Brake system | |||||
| Front brakes | ventilated disc | ||||
| Rear brakes | drums | ||||
| Steering | |||||
| Amplifier type | hydraulic | electrohydraulic | |||
| Number of steering revolutions (between extreme points) | 3.3 | ||||
| Tires and wheels | |||||
| Tire size | 215/65 R16 | ||||
| Disk size | 6.5J x 16 | ||||
| Fuel | |||||
| Fuel type | AI-95 | diesel | |||
| Environmental class | Euro 5 | ||||
| Tank volume, l | 50 | ||||
| Fuel consumption | |||||
| Urban cycle, l/100 km | 9.3 | 9.1 | 11.3 | 10.1 | 5.9 |
| Extra-urban cycle, l/100 km | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Combined cycle, l/100 km | 7.4 | 7.6 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 5.3 |
| dimensions | |||||
| Number of seats | 5 | ||||
| Number of doors | 5 | ||||
| Length, mm | 4315 | ||||
| Width, mm | 1822 | ||||
| Height (without rails/with rails), mm | 1625/1695 | ||||
| Wheelbase, mm | 2673 | ||||
| Front wheel track, mm | 1560 | ||||
| Rear wheel track, mm | 1567 | ||||
| Front overhang, mm | 822 | ||||
| Rear overhang, mm | 820 | ||||
| Trunk volume (min/max), l | 475/1636 | 408/1570 | |||
| Ground clearance (clearance), mm | 205 | 210 | |||
| Geometric parameters | |||||
| Entry angle, degrees | 30 | ||||
| Departure angle, degrees | 36 | ||||
| Ramp angle, degrees | 23 | ||||
| Weight | |||||
| Curb, kg | 1190-1260 | 1360-1435 | 1394-1420 | 1370-1395 | 1390-1415 |
| Full, kg | 1716 | 1800 | 1894 | 1870 | 1890 |
| Maximum trailer weight (equipped with brakes), kg | 1500 | 1200 | 1000 | 1500 | 1500 |
| Maximum trailer weight (not equipped with brakes), kg | 680 | 630 | 730 | 720 | 730 |
| Dynamic characteristics | |||||
| Maximum speed, km/h | 167 | 166 | 174 | 180 | 167 |
| Acceleration time to 100 km/h, s | 10.9 | 12.5 | 11.5 | 10.3 | 13.2 |
Electric cars are more popular today than ever. At least in Europe. Why not?
Quiet driving, no emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere and exemption from transport taxes in many countries, preferences when purchasing and other advantages are encouraging more and more residents of the continent to choose electric cars.
And as battery life between charges increases and infrastructure improves, electric vehicles are increasingly becoming a full-fledged alternative to traditional gasoline and diesel models for a significant portion of European motorists. It is still difficult to say the same about the residents of Russia. But here, too, more and more enthusiasts are choosing this type of transport. Both officials and deputies of various levels are campaigning for their acquisition.
Yet the EV market is still in its infancy, and choice is growing more slowly than progressives would like. The first electric cars, which appeared on the market more than 10 years ago, could travel no more than 130 kilometers without recharging and cost one and a half times more than their gasoline counterparts. Today the situation is changing both in terms of battery power and pricing policy. Therefore, let's pay attention to what interesting offers there are today on the international electric car market, taking into account the price-quality ratio, minimum battery mileage and ease of use.
Kia e-Niro. The Kia e-Niro shows what a realistic price range you can expect from an electric car. For less than 3 million rubles, a car with a 64 kW/h battery allows you to comfortably drive more than 380 kilometers without recharging. A few years ago, only a much more expensive car would have provided this opportunity. For example, Tesla.
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Hyundai Kona Electric. A tempting offer from Hyundai, which has made an electric car a reality, capable of covering 480 kilometers without recharging and at the same time costing around 3 million rubles. This gives the model a significant competitive advantage, since it has approximately 60 percent more energy reserves than most other cars on the list. In addition, the Kona Electric has excellent dynamics. Although in terms of handling characteristics, judging by expert reviews, it is not as good as some competitors.
KIA Soel E.B. Kia's third-generation small compact crossover will be offered as an electric vehicle in European markets. The first impressions of experts sound very encouraging for future owners. Despite the fact that the model is not very sporty, the car has good dynamics and weighs 1682 kg. And because it uses the same powertrain as the larger e-Niro, the 64 kWh battery has a range of 450 kilometers without charging. The price of the model, like other representatives of the list, will be within 3 million rubles.
Nissan Leaf. By increasing battery capacity by 25 percent, Nissan's electric model has significantly more power and torque than its direct predecessor. This car positions itself as a good choice for a small family. And to stimulate its sales, some European countries offer special grants for the purchase of this electric car, the amount of which reaches 300 thousand rubles in terms of our money. It would be nice if similar programs were actively implemented by the Russian authorities.
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Renault Duster is a fairly common car in Russia. This popular “love” is explained by its affordable price, ease of operation, simplicity of design, high ground clearance and the presence of all-wheel drive in some trim levels.
The undoubted advantage of Duster is its “indestructible” suspension, which feels good both on the road and beyond. All of the above factors make this car a desirable purchase, both in a dealer showroom and on the secondary market.
And if in the showroom the buyer is faced with a choice of only modifications and configurations, then in the second case it is necessary to thoroughly examine the condition of the car.
So what are the weak points of the petrol Renault Duster, what nuances should you pay attention to when buying a used car?
Engines
Duster is offered to domestic motorists with four gasoline engines:
F4R petrol engine with a volume of 2.0 liters and 135 hp. (installed on the first generation until 2015);
F4R petrol engine with a volume of 2.0 liters and 143 hp (began to be installed after restyling);
K4M petrol engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and 102 hp. (until 2015);
H4M 1.6 petrol engine. liters and 114 hp (engine from Nissan, installed since 2015, produced in the Russian Federation).
Many years of operation of the Russian-assembled Duster have shown that all four engines “digest” domestic fuel well and withstand our operating conditions. Motors that had driven 200 thousand km or more were not known for their oil burn, their power did not decrease significantly. But, of course, there were some minor “jambs”. Let's take a closer look at each engine and its features.
Motor F4R
It is the most common engine in the line and is popular among Russian motorists. In more than half of the cases, first-generation cars sold were assembled by them (on the territory of the EAEU). The engine is simple in design, previously tested on other Renault models. The cylinder block is made of cast iron and is resistant to high temperatures. The cylinder head is made of aluminum, two camshafts, valve clearances are adjusted by hydraulic compensators. The weak points of this internal combustion engine are considered to be the crankshaft position sensor and the phase regulator on the intake camshaft that fail after 100 thousand km.
But these are nothing more than rumors. According to dealer service centers in their warehouses, these are the most unclaimed spare parts, both during the warranty and post-warranty periods of operation on cars that have either driven 100,000, or are three or more years old.
Such information has been circulating from mouth to mouth for a very long time, even when 10-12 years ago Renault Megane engines had such problems. Since then, the engines have been modified; the Duster has no such problems.
For those who doubt: listen to a warm engine. If the phase regulator is faulty, the gasoline internal combustion engine will sound like a diesel engine.
In 2015, the phase regulator design was updated again, the exhaust was changed and the electronics were reconfigured, which gave the engine an additional 8 hp, and thus the F4R appeared with 143 hp. As for the real problems, the F4R has a throttle valve routing that, over time, makes the car less likely to start in the cold winter.
There were also complaints about the noise made by the rollers of additional equipment driven by the timing belt. By the way, it needs to be changed every 60 thousand km; if the belt breaks, this engine has no chance: the valves must meet the pistons.
There are no other problems with this engine. There are problems with the ignition coils and spark plugs, but they arise from leaking windshield washer nozzles. It is necessary to either replace them or protect the spark plug wells from moisture getting into them. A car with this engine, manual transmission and all-wheel drive consumes a little more than 10 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers in city mode. On the highway, if you drive calmly, you can achieve 7.5 liters. Moreover, the engine is normally powered by 92 gasoline. In the case of an automatic transmission, consumption increases by almost two liters.
Motor K4M
The 1.6-liter K4M (exact volume - 1598 cm3) produces 102 power. Domestic car enthusiasts consider it not powerful enough for this car. But they are not entirely right. Although the engine power and torque are less than those of a two-liter engine, the transmission of a car with such an internal combustion engine has different gear ratios, and in practice the car drives very briskly, you just need not be afraid to turn the engine up to 4 thousand revolutions.
There is even inside information from one of the engineers who designed the Duster that initially the all-wheel drive version should have been equipped with this more balanced engine. In the EU, this model was previously sold only with it and a diesel engine, but there it was Dacia.
This power unit does not have any typical “sores”, except for the above-described minor problem with the throttle gasket. But it can consume more gasoline than a two-liter one. The engine can easily cover 400-500 thousand km with proper maintenance. The timing belt is replaced every 60 thousand km; the valve clearance is adjusted using hydraulic compensators.
Motor H4M
This engine from Nissan began to be installed on the Duster in 2015. Displacement - 1.6 liters, power - 114 hp. The engine is not bad, has excellent elasticity. But its block is made of aluminum, which means it cannot be repaired. There are no hydraulic compensators, valve clearances are adjusted using washers, the design of the motor is very simple. Instead of a timing belt, a chain is used, which pleases many. Up to 150 thousand there are no problems with it.
One of the weak points of this internal combustion engine is the need to remove the intake manifold in order to change the spark plugs. And this needs to be done once every 30 thousand mileage, preferably at a service station. The engine is afraid of overheating.
The resource of this power unit is up to 350 thousand km. Fuel consumption: in the city about 9.5 liters, on the highway - a little more than 7. Produced in the Russian Federation.
What to choose is up to the buyer to decide. The option with a two-liter 143-horsepower petrol unit, manual transmission and all-wheel drive looks optimal.
What else is worth paying attention to? When inspecting a Duster on the secondary market, pay attention to the body in the area of the tailgate near the chrome Duster emblem, the edge in the bumper area, and the rear wheel arches (their front part is sandblasted by the wheels). Check to see if the mastic on the back of the roof gutters is cracked or if the paintwork is worn away where it comes into contact with the door seals.
Pay attention to the power steering tube in the area where it is attached to the subframe. If you properly maintain and properly operate the Duster, then it will last 150-170 thousand without causing any problems to the owner. Next, you may have to replace the cardan joints, CV joints, shock absorbers, and CV joints. But nothing lasts forever; these problems are not particularly costly financially.
In general, the car is more than decent and problem-free with proper maintenance.