R 2.0 CRDi (D4HA) vs Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Reliability score
Tied 74/100
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE R 2.0 CRDi (D4HA) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

R 2.0 CRDi (D4HA)
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
74
74
Years
2009--present
2018--present
Displacement
1995 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
136--185 hp
115--136 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€500--€1,500
€700--€1,500

Character

R 2.0 CRDi (D4HA)

"Tucson/Sportage/Santa Fe diesel. Strong torque. DPF and injector care needed. Good highway engine."

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

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

Issues Comparison

R 2.0 CRDi (D4HA) 1

▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city use €500--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km

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

R 2.0 CRDi (D4HA) 2

Santa Fe 2.0 CRDi DM 2012--2018 SUV Sorento 2.0 CRDi UM 2014--2020 SUV

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
Full R 2.0 CRDi (D4HA) Report Full Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Report