K9K 846 Nissan K9K 846

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Brand: Nissan Type: Diesel Configuration: Inline-4 Production Years: 2006 - 2018 Production: Sunderland, UK
54 Brand engines
6 Modifications

Technical Specifications

Engine Displacement 1.5 L (1,461 cc)
Configuration Inline-4
Number of Cylinders 4
Valves per Cylinder 8
Power 90 - 110 л.с.
Torque 200 - 240 Н*м
Cylinder Bore 76.00 mm
Piston Stroke 80.50 mm
Compression Ratio 16.0:1
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
Fuel System Common Rail Direct Injection
Aspiration Turbocharged
Turbocharger Garrett GT1549
Intercooler Yes
Maximum RPM 4,000 rpm
Max Torque RPM 1,750 rpm
Valve Train DOHC
Timing Drive Chain
Timing Chain Replacement 200000 or as needed
Block Material Cast Iron
Head Material Aluminum
Engine Weight 150 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H) 500 × 600 × 700 mm
Lubrication System Pressure lubrication
Cooling System Liquid cooling

Additional Information

Engine Family Nissan K9K series
Manufacturing Plant Sunderland, UK

Maintenance

Engine Oil Capacity 5 L (with filter: 5.5 L)
Recommended Viscosity 5W-30
Oil Standard ACEA C3, API SN
Recommended Brands Castrol Edge, Mobil 1, Shell Helix
Oil Change Interval 15 000 km or 12 mo
Oil Filter 15208-65F0A
Air Filter 16546-EB300
Replace every 60 000 km
Fuel filter 16400-EB300
Spark Plugs
Coolant Capacity 7 L
Coolant Type G12 (Nissan Coolant)
Coolant Change Interval 240 000 km
Thermostat Opening Temperature 88°C
Operating Temperature 90°C
Max Operating Temperature 120°C
Critical Temperature 130°C
Annual Maintenance Cost 500-800 USD

Reliability

Reliability rating: 8/10

Expected lifespan: 300 000 km

Common problems

Problem Severity Mileage Repair cost
Turbocharger failure Medium 100000-150000 km $800-1200
EGR valve clogging Low 80000-120000 km $200-400

Known defects

  • Early models had issues with injectors
  • Oil leaks from the turbocharger

Warranty extensions

  • Nissan extended warranty for turbo issues up to 5 years/100000 miles

Tuning potential

Tuning potential: Medium | Max. safe power: 200 hp

Stage Power Torque Method Cost
Stage 1 130 hp 280 Nm ECU remap only
Reliability impact: Minimal
$400
Stage 2 150 hp 320 Nm ECU, Downpipe
Required: Upgraded intercooler, ECU remap
Reliability impact: Low
$1200
Stage 3 180 hp 380 Nm -
Required: Bigger turbo, Forged internals, ECU remap
Reliability impact: Medium
$3000

Popular modifications

Tuning limitations

  • Turbo limitations above 180hp
  • Cooling system needs upgrades for high power

Детальні технічні характеристики

9
модифікацій
110–110
к.с.

Спільні характеристики

Boost type Turbocharged
Capacity 1461 cm3
Country Japan
Cylinder layout inline
Engine code K9K 846
Engine placement Front, transverse
Engine type Diesel
Front brakes ventilated disc
Front suspension Independent, spring
Fuel diesel
Number of cylinders 4
Number of doors 5
Stroke cycle 80.5 mm
Valves per cylinder 2

Модифікації двигуна

1.5 dCI MT (110 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Manual Qashqai 2 [рест.] 2017–2024
110 hp
engine
Compression ratio 15.5
Cylinder bore 76.0 mm
Engine model k9k
Engine power 110 hp
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Injection type Common rail (diesel)
Max power at RPM to 4 000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 1585 l
Maximum torque 260 N*m
Min trunk capacity 430 l
Presence of intercooler Present
Turnover of maximum torque 2500 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 11.9 s
Max speed 182 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.2 l
CO2 emissions 99 g/km
Cruising range from 1 310 to 1 530 km
Emission standards Euro 6
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 3.6 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 3.8 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 6
dimensions
Back track width 1560 mm
Clearance 200 mm
Curb weight 1365 kg
Front track width 1560 mm
Full weight 1910 kg
Ground clearance 180 mm
Height 1624 mm
Length 4394 mm
Wheelbase 2646 mm
Width 1806 mm
suspension
Back suspension Semi-dependent, spring
Rear brakes Disc
Steering wheel position Left
Trailer load (with brakes) 3260 kg
Wheel size 215/65 R16
other
Body type Crossover
Car class C
Front track 1560 mm
Front/rear axle load 1020/970 kg
Number of seater 5
Payload 517 kg
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA66.1 5x114.3 mm
Rear track 1560 mm
Timing belt SOHC
Turning circle 10.72 m
1.5 dCi MT (110 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Manual Juke 1 [рест.] 2014–2019
110 hp
engine
Compression ratio 15.5
Cylinder bore 76 mm
Engine model k9k
Engine power 110 hp
Fuel tank capacity 46 l
Injection type direct injection (direct)
Max power at RPM to 4 000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 1189 l
Maximum torque 260 N*m
Min trunk capacity 354 l
Presence of intercooler Present
Turnover of maximum torque 2500 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 11.2 s
Max speed 175 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.6 l
Cruising range from 1 130 to 1 330 km
Emission standards Euro 5
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 3.7 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.0 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 5
dimensions
Back track width 1523 mm
Clearance 180 mm
Curb weight 1285 kg
Front track width 1525 mm
Full weight 1770 kg
Ground clearance 170 mm
Height 1565 mm
Length 4135 mm
Wheelbase 2530 mm
Width 1765 mm
suspension
Back suspension Semi-dependent, spring
Rear brakes Disc
Steering wheel position Left/Right
Trailer load (with brakes) 3020 kg
Wheel size 205/60 R16, 215/55 R17
other
Body type Crossover
Car class B
Front track 1540 mm
Number of seater 5
Payload 465 kg
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA66.1 5x114.3 mm
Rear track 1535 mm
Timing belt SOHC
Turning circle 10.6 m
1.5 MT (110 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Manual Pulsar 6 (C13) 2014–2018
110 hp
engine
Compression ratio 15.5
Cylinder bore 76.0 mm
Engine model k9k
Engine power 110 hp
Fuel tank capacity 46 l
Injection type Common rail (diesel)
Max power (kW) 81 kW
Max power at RPM 4000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 1385 l
Maximum torque 260 N*m
Min trunk capacity 385 l
Turnover of maximum torque 2500 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 11.5 s
Max speed 190 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.1 l
CO2 emissions 94 g/km
Emission standards Euro 5
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 3.3 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 3.6 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 6
dimensions
Back track width 1540 mm
Clearance 156 mm
Curb weight 1345 kg
Front track width 1540 mm
Full weight 1785 kg
Height 1520 mm
Length 4387 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm
Width 1768 mm
suspension
Back suspension Semi-dependent, spring
Rear brakes Disc
Steering wheel position Left
Wheel size 195/60/R16, 205/55/R16, 205/50/R17
other
Body type Hatchback
Car class C
Number of seater 5
Rating name EuroNCAP
Safety assessment 5 / 5
Timing belt SOHC
1.5 dCi MT (110 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Manual Qashqai 2 2014–2019
110 hp
engine
Compression ratio 15.5
Cylinder bore 76.0 mm
Engine model k9k
Engine power 110 hp
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Injection type Common rail (diesel)
Max power at RPM to 4 000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 1585 l
Maximum torque 260 N*m
Min trunk capacity 430 l
Presence of intercooler Present
Turnover of maximum torque 2500 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 11.9 s
Max speed 182 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.2 l
CO2 emissions 99 g/km
Cruising range from 1 430 to 1 670 km
Emission standards Euro 5
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 3.6 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 3.8 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 6
dimensions
Back track width 1550 mm
Clearance 200 mm
Curb weight 1365 kg
Front track width 1565 mm
Full weight 1910 kg
Height 1590 mm
Length 4377 mm
Wheelbase 2646 mm
Width 1806 mm
suspension
Back suspension Semi-dependent, spring
Rear brakes Disc
Steering wheel position Left
Trailer load (with brakes) 3760 kg
Wheel size 215/65 R16
other
Body type Crossover
Car class C
Front track 1565 mm
Number of seater 5
Payload 545 kg
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA66.1 5x114.3 mm
Rear track 1560 mm
Timing belt SOHC
Turning circle 11 m
1.5 dCi MT (110 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Manual Juke 1 2010–2014
110 hp
engine
Compression ratio 15.5
Cylinder bore 76 mm
Engine model k9k
Engine power 110 hp
Fuel tank capacity 46 l
Injection type direct injection (direct)
Max power at RPM to 4 000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 830 l
Maximum torque 260 N*m
Min trunk capacity 251 l
Presence of intercooler Present
Turnover of maximum torque 2500 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 11.2 s
Max speed 175 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 5.9 l
Cruising range from 790 to 1 100 km
Emission standards EURO V
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.3 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.9 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 5
dimensions
Back track width 1535 mm
Clearance 170 mm
Curb weight 1285 kg
Front track width 1540 mm
Full weight 1750 kg
Ground clearance 180 mm
Height 1565 mm
Length 4135 mm
Wheelbase 2530 mm
Width 1765 mm
suspension
Back suspension Semi-independent, torsion
Rear brakes Disc
Steering wheel position Left/Right
Wheel size 205/60 R16, 215/55 R17
other
Body type Crossover
Car class B
Front track 1540 mm
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA66.1 5x114.3 mm
Rear track 1535 mm
Timing belt SOHC
Turning circle 10.7 m
1.5 MT (110 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Manual NV200 1 2009–2026
110 hp
engine
Compression ratio 15.6
Cylinder bore 76 mm
Engine model renault k9k 846
Engine power 110 hp
Injection type Common rail (diesel)
Max power (kW) 81 kW
Max power at RPM 4000 RPM
Maximum torque 240 N*m
Min trunk capacity 4200 l
Turnover of maximum torque 2000 RPM
performance
Max speed 165 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 8.8 l
CO2 emissions 166 g/km
Emission standards Euro 6
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 6.3 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 7.2 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 5
dimensions
Back track width 1510 mm
Clearance 160 mm
Curb weight 1349 kg
Front track width 1490 mm
Full weight 2000 kg
Height 1860 mm
Length 4400 mm
Wheelbase 2725 mm
Width 1695 mm
suspension
Back suspension Dependent, spring
Rear brakes drum
Steering wheel position Left/Right
Wheel size 175/70 R14
other
Body type Van
Car class M
Disc size 5.5x14 ET45, 5.5x15 ET45, 5x14 ET45
Number of seater 2, 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA66.1 5x114.3 mm
Timing belt SOHC
1.5 MT (110 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Manual NV200 1 2009–2026
110 hp
engine
Compression ratio 15.6
Cylinder bore 76 mm
Engine model renault k9k 846
Engine power 110 hp
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
Injection type Common rail (diesel)
Max power (kW) 81 kW
Max power at RPM 4000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 3000 l
Maximum torque 240 N*m
Min trunk capacity 2000 l
Turnover of maximum torque 2000 RPM
performance
Max speed 169 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 5.9 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.4 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.9 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 5
dimensions
Back track width 1510 mm
Clearance 160 mm
Curb weight 1338 kg
Front track width 1490 mm
Full weight 1725 kg
Height 1860 mm
Length 4400 mm
Wheelbase 2725 mm
Width 1695 mm
suspension
Back suspension Dependent, spring
Rear brakes drum
Steering wheel position Left/Right
Wheel size 175/70 R14
other
Body type Minivan
Car class M
Disc size 5.5x14 ET45, 5.5x15 ET45, 5x14 ET45
Number of seater 5, 7
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA66.1 5x114.3 mm
Timing belt SOHC
1.5 CVT (110 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Continuously variable transmission (CVT) Cube 3 (Z12) 2008–2020
110 hp
engine
Compression ratio 15.6
Cylinder bore 76 mm
Engine model renault k9k 846
Engine power 110 hp
Fuel tank capacity 52 l
Injection type Common rail (diesel)
Max power (kW) 81 kW
Max power at RPM 4000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 1645 l
Maximum torque 240 N*m
Min trunk capacity 322 l
Turnover of maximum torque 2000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 11.8 s
Max speed 175 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 11.0 l
Emission standards Euro 4
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 7.3 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 9.5 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
dimensions
Back track width 1480 mm
Clearance 160 mm
Front track width 1475 mm
Height 1670 mm
Length 3980 mm
Wheelbase 2530 mm
Width 1695 mm
suspension
Back suspension Semi-independent, torsion
Rear brakes Disc
Steering wheel position Left/Right
Wheel size 195/60 R15, 195/60 R16
other
Body type Minivan
Car class M
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA60.1 4x100 mm
Timing belt DOHC
1.5 MT (110 hp)
Привід Front wheel drive КПП Manual Cube 3 (Z12) 2008–2020
110 hp
engine
Compression ratio 15.6
Cylinder bore 76 mm
Engine model renault k9k 846
Engine power 110 hp
Fuel tank capacity 52 l
Injection type Common rail (diesel)
Max power (kW) 81 kW
Max power at RPM 4000 RPM
Max trunk capacity 1645 l
Maximum torque 240 N*m
Min trunk capacity 322 l
Turnover of maximum torque 2000 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 11.0 s
Max speed 177 km/h
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 6.6 l
Emission standards Euro 4
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 4.4 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 5.7 l
transmission
Drive wheels Front wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 6
dimensions
Back track width 1480 mm
Clearance 160 mm
Front track width 1475 mm
Height 1670 mm
Length 3980 mm
Wheelbase 2530 mm
Width 1695 mm
suspension
Back suspension Semi-independent, torsion
Rear brakes Disc
Steering wheel position Left/Right
Wheel size 195/60 R15, 195/60 R16
other
Body type Minivan
Car class M
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA60.1 4x100 mm
Timing belt DOHC

Cars with the K9K 846 engine

This engine was fitted to 3 models

Photo Brand Model Generation Production years
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Nissan Almera Almera (G11) 2012 - 2018
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Nissan Micra Micra V (K14) 2017 - present
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Renault Twingo Twingo 1993 - 2007

All modifications (6)

Vehicle Generation Modification Power Gearbox Drive
Nissan Almera Almera (G11) 1.5 dCi 90 л.с. 5-МКП 2WD 90 hp 5-МКП 2WD
Nissan Micra Micra V (K14) 1.5 dCi 85 л.с. 5-МКП 2WD 85 hp 5-МКП 2WD
Nissan Micra Micra V (K14) 1.5 dCi 85 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 85 hp 7-Автомат 2WD
Nissan Micra Micra V (K14) 1.5 dCi 85 л.с. 6-МКП 4x4 85 hp 6-МКП 4x4
Renault Twingo Twingo 1.5 dCi 85 л.с. 5-МКП 2WD 85 hp 5-МКП 2WD
Renault Twingo Twingo 1.5 dCi 85 л.с. 6-Автомат 2WD 85 hp 6-Автомат 2WD

Interesting Facts

  • K9K engine is known for its fuel efficiency and low emissions.
  • Widely used in various Nissan models across Europe.

Applications

Total produced: 500000

Vehicle Generation Years Power Markets
Nissan Qashqai J10 2006-2013 90hp/110hp Europe, Asia
Nissan X-Trail T31 2007-2014 90hp/110hp Europe, Asia

Compatible transmissions: 6-speed Manual, 6-speed Automatic

Drive types: FWD, AWD

Fuel Economy

Fuel Type Diesel
Consumption (City) 6.5 L/100km
Consumption (Highway) 4.5 L/100km
Consumption (Combined) 5.5 L/100km
Real Consumption 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L
Range 909 km
Cost per 100 km 8-10 USD

Emissions Standards

Emission Standard Euro 5
CO₂ Emissions 130 g/km
Particulate Filter (DPF) Present
Regeneration every 150,000 km
AdBlue Not Required

Comparison with competitors

Engine Brand Displacement Power Torque
1.5 dCi Renault 1,461 cc 110 hp 240 Nm
1.6 TDCi Ford 1,560 cc 115 hp 270 Nm

Pros

  • Good balance of power and fuel economy.
  • Reliable and easy to maintain.

Cons

  • Turbocharger can be prone to failure.
  • EGR valve issues in some models.