G6BA 2.7 V6 vs Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+3 points over G6BA 2.7 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE G6BA 2.7 V6 Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

G6BA 2.7 V6
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
72
75
Years
2004--2010
2019--present
Displacement
2656 cc
1598 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
173--175 hp
178--180 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€0--€0

Character

G6BA 2.7 V6

"Tucson/Sportage/Santa Fe. Delta V6. Timing belt (interference). Oil consumption. Coil packs. Simple V6 without major drama. Belt replacement critical."

Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)

"Gamma III architecture. Oil separator = less carbon. Improved over earlier 1.6T. Good daily."

Issues Comparison

G6BA 2.7 V6 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt (interference) €300--€700 60,000 km--90,000 km

Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) 0

No documented issues.

Models

G6BA 2.7 V6 4

Santa Fe SM 2001--2006 Tucson JM 2004--2010 Sportage JE/KM 2004--2010 Sportage KM 2004--2010

Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) 20

Sportage NQ5 2022--present Tucson NX4 2021--present Sportage NQ5 2022--present Tucson NX4 2021--present Seltos SP2 2020--present Sorento MQ4 2020--present Sportage NQ5 2022--present Santa Fe TM 2021--2024 Sportage NQ5 2022--present Tucson NX4 2021--present Santa Fe MX5 2024--present Santa Fe TM 2021--2024 Santa Fe MX5 2024--present Sorento MQ4 2021--present Tucson NX4 2021--present Kona SX2 2023--present Pro Ceed CD 2019--2021 i30 PD 2017--present Ceed CD 2018--present XCeed CD 2019--2021
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