G6CU 3.5 V6 vs Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+7 points over G6CU 3.5 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE G6CU 3.5 V6 Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

G6CU 3.5 V6
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
75
Years
2002--2009
2019--present
Displacement
3497 cc
1598 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
197 hp
178--180 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€300--€700
€0--€0

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 1.6T (G4FP)

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

Issues Comparison

G6CU 3.5 V6 1

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

Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) 0

No documented issues.

Models

G6CU 3.5 V6 1

Sorento BL 2002--2006

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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