G6CU 3.5 V6 vs Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+6 points over G6CU 3.5 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE G6CU 3.5 V6 Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

G6CU 3.5 V6
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
74
Years
2002--2009
2018--present
Displacement
3497 cc
1598 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
197 hp
115--136 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€700--€1,500

Character

G6CU 3.5 V6

"Sorento, Santa Fe, Terracan. Old Sigma V6. Timing belt. Oil consumption. Head gasket on neglected units. Adequate but dated. Belt replacement mandatory."

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

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

Issues Comparison

G6CU 3.5 V6 1

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

G6CU 3.5 V6 1

Sorento BL 2002--2006

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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