Turbocharger RENAULT Clio 4 1.2 TCe 120 hp

The 1.2 TCe 120 hp category brings together the turbocharger references matched to this specific engine and power output, intended for independent garages ordering a part they will fit themselves, drivers stranded by a sudden loss of power, and hobbyists comfortable working under the bonnet. Each entry lists the engine code, the OEM reference and the equivalences needed to confirm compatibility before ordering, so the part reaching the workbench is the one the vehicle actually needs, without a return trip to the counter.

The range is built around exchange standard turbochargers: a remanufactured cartridge is supplied against the return of the worn core, following the wider exchange standard model used across the industry for turbochargers, injectors and high-pressure pumps. Distribution follows the same logic for every engine code covered, so a garage ordering for a 1.2 TCe 120 hp finds the same reference structure, the same core deposit terms and the same clarity it would expect for any other motorisation in the catalogue.

Professional uses by trade

Each visitor arrives with a motorisation in mind rather than a reference number, so the same 1.2 TCe 120 hp turbocharger serves distinct situations depending on who is ordering it. The profiles below describe how the independent garage, the stranded driver, the hands-on enthusiast and the German-speaking buyer each approach the same part.

• Independent garage: cross-checking the OEM reference and the engine code before ordering keeps repeat turbo jobs consistent across different customer vehicles sharing the same motorisation.
• Independent garage: reviewing the core deposit terms in advance helps the workshop plan the exchange process before quoting the customer for the repair.
• Stranded driver: noticing a sudden loss of power, exhaust smoke or a dashboard warning light is often the first sign worth checking.
• Hands-on enthusiast: comparing the variable geometry mechanism and the cartridge reference beforehand avoids ordering an assembly that does not match the original part.
• Hands-on enthusiast: sourcing the matching injector or high-pressure pump reference alongside the turbocharger covers the same repair in a single order.
• German-speaking buyer (DACH): matching the exact Austauschteil reference to the vehicle's engine code before ordering avoids delays caused by an incompatible part.

Range comparison

The table below lines up the two turbocharger references covered by the 1.2 TCe 120 hp category, each paired with its typical use case and the packaging format it ships in, so the right cartridge is easy to identify at a glance.

How to choose

Choosing between the two references depends less on price than on matching the exact engine code and confirming the cartridge geometry, since even close part numbers can serve different production years of the same 1.2 TCe 120 hp engine.

1. Engine code match: confirming the exact code stamped on the original turbocharger before ordering prevents a compatible-looking reference from being the wrong one.
2. Cartridge geometry: checking whether the assembly uses a fixed or variable geometry mechanism avoids receiving a part that will not seat correctly.
3. Core deposit condition: keeping the worn core clean and complete when it is returned keeps the exchange process straightforward for both sides.
4. Packaging integrity: an unopened, undamaged box protects the internal bearings and actuator from dust and moisture during transport and storage.
5. Consistent remanufacturing: parts drawn from the same reference should perform the same way, batch after batch, without the buyer needing to re-check tolerances.
6. Stock rotation: ordering the reference that matches current production avoids ending up with a superseded part number for an otherwise identical engine.

Storage & logistics

Before fitting, an exchange standard turbocharger should stay in its original packaging, kept dry and away from direct sunlight or temperature extremes, since the actuator and bearing housings are sensitive to moisture ingress even while sealed. Workshops holding several references in stock benefit from storing units upright, in the orientation printed on the box, to avoid oil residue shifting inside the cartridge. When a core is returned under the deposit system, it should travel in the same packaging the replacement arrived in, protected from impact, so the exchange can be processed without a dispute over transport damage on either side.

Since 2026 we have paired every turbocharger reference with its exact engine code before it leaves stock, because a repair that starts with the wrong cartridge only doubles the wait for the driver.— autoKUR team

Related categories

Browse our other ranges:

• 1.2 TCe 118 hp
• 1.5 DCi 110 hp
• 0.9 TCe 90 hp
• 1.5 DCi 90 hp
• 1.5 DCi 75 hp

Useful references

For regulatory and sector references, see Reglement (UE) 461/2010 — pieces de rechange et garantie constructeur.