Reconditioned Renault Mégane Gearbox

Mégane: do all engine variants have a manual gearbox?

On the Mégane from 1995 to 2020, the answer is yes: every engine variant covered in this guide — whether petrol or diesel — is fitted exclusively with a manual gearbox, in 5 or 6 speeds depending on the engine and year. There is no automated manual, dual-clutch or hydraulic automatic gearbox in this range. This simplifies identification, but does not eliminate compatibility pitfalls.

Diesel: 1.5 dCi, 1.9 dCi, 2.0 dCi and 1.6 dCi — distinct families

The 1.5 dCi (K9K) is the most common engine in this catalogue, with 5- and 6-speed gearboxes depending on the generation. The 1.9 dCi (F9Q) covers several codes — F9Q800, F9Q803, F9Q870, F9Q872 — whose associated gearboxes are not always interchangeable: the specific F9Q code variant determines the exact reference. The 2.0 dCi (M9R) comes in M9R700, M9R722 and M9R744 variants, all paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The 1.6 dCi (R9M) appears only with a 6-speed gearbox. Identifying the engine code stamped on the block is essential before placing any order for these diesel engines.

Petrol: from the 1.6i 8V to the 2.0 TCe — different architectures

The petrol engine range spans a significant generational gap. The 1.6i 8V (K7M) and the 1.8 (F4P) belong to the earliest Mégane generations, with 5-speed gearboxes specific to those architectures. The 1.6 (K4M) can take either a 5- or 6-speed gearbox depending on the year of manufacture. The 1.2 TCe (H5F) comes under codes H5F400, H5F403 and H5F405: each code corresponds to a different power output, and the associated gearbox varies accordingly. The 2.0 TCe (F4R 872 / F4Rt) and the naturally aspirated 2.0 (F4R) share a similar architecture but have distinct gearbox specifications. Across the entire petrol range, the year of first registration combined with the engine code is the only reliable guide to determining the correct reference.