U3 1.7 CRDi vs Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+2 points over U3 1.7 CRDi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE U3 1.7 CRDi Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

U3 1.7 CRDi
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
74
Years
2010--2018
2018--present
Displacement
1685 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
115--141 hp
115--136 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€700--€1,500

Character

U3 1.7 CRDi

"Tucson/Sportage diesel. Adequate performance. Dual-mass flywheel can wear. DPF city issues."

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

"Updated CRDi diesel with improved emissions. Tucson/Sportage. Reliable with standard diesel maintenance."

Issues Comparison

U3 1.7 CRDi 0

No documented issues.

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) 2

○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (GDI) €300--€600 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain — early data building €400--€900 100,000 km--160,000 km

Models

U3 1.7 CRDi 54

Sportage QL 2016--2018 i40 VF 2015--2019 Sportage QL 2016--2018 Tucson TL 2015--2018 Tucson TL 2015--2018 Carens RP 2013--2019 Sportage SL 2010--2015 Optima TF 2012--2015 Optima JF 2016--2018 Carens RP 2013--2019 i40 VF 2011--2019 i40 VF 2011--2019 Optima/K5 JF 2016--2020 Tucson NX4 2021--present Optima JF 2016--2020 Pro Ceed CD 2019--present Rio YB 2020--present Ceed CD 2020--present Sportage QL 2016--2021 Tucson NX4 2021--present Ceed CD 2018--present XCeed CD 2019--present Sportage QL 2016--2021 i20 BC3 2020--present Stonic YB 2017--2021 XCeed CD 2019--present Sportage NQ5 2022--present Seltos SP2 2020--present Tucson TL 2018--2021 Sportage NQ5 2022--present Ceed CD 2018--present Sportage NQ5 2022--present Kona OS 2018--2021 Kona OS 2018--2021 Tucson TL 2015--2021 Sportage QL 2016--2021 Sportage SL 2010--2015 Santa Fe TM 2019--2024 Sportage SL 2010--2015 Sorento XM 2010--2015 Sportage QL 2016--2018 Santa Fe DM 2013--2018 Tucson TL 2015--2021 Tucson NX4 2021--present Sorento UM 2015--2020 Santa Fe CM 2009--2012 Carnival KA4 2021--present Santa Fe DM 2013--2018 Sorento UM 2015--2020 Sorento MQ4 2020--present Sorento XM 2010--2015 Santa Fe TM 2019--2024 Santa Fe CM 2006--2012 Stinger CK 2018--2021

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) 10

Ceed 1.4 T-GDI CD 2018--2024 Hatchback Ceed 1.5 T-GDI CD LCI 2021--2024 Hatchback ProCeed 1.5 T-GDI CD 2018--2024 Wagon Sportage 1.6 T-GDI QL 2015--2021 SUV Sportage 1.6 T-GDI NQ5 2021--2024 SUV Tucson 1.6 T-GDI TL 2015--2020 SUV Tucson 1.6 T-GDI NX4 2020--2024 SUV Xceed 1.5 T-GDI CD 2019--2024 SUV i30 1.4 T-GDI PD 2017--2024 Hatchback i30 1.5 T-GDI PD LCI 2020--2024 Hatchback
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