G6EA 2.7 V6 vs Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) ACCEPTABLE 74/100
+4 points over G6EA 2.7 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE G6EA 2.7 V6 Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

G6EA 2.7 V6
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
74
Years
2006--2012
2018--present
Displacement
2656 cc
1598 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
189 hp
115--136 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€500
€700--€1,500

Character

G6EA 2.7 V6

"Santa Fe, Sonata. Mu V6. Timing chain (improvement over G6BA belt). Oil consumption. Adequate V6. Less problematic than Theta II family."

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

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

Issues Comparison

G6EA 2.7 V6 1

● MODERATE
Oil consumption €0--€500 120,000 km--200,000 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

G6EA 2.7 V6 1

Santa Fe CM 2006--2010

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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