G6EA 2.7 V6 vs Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) ACCEPTABLE 75/100
+5 points over G6EA 2.7 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE G6EA 2.7 V6 Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

G6EA 2.7 V6
Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
75
Years
2006--2012
2019--present
Displacement
2656 cc
1598 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Turbo
Power
189 hp
178--180 hp
Known Issues
1
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€500
€0--€0

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 1.6T (G4FP)

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

Issues Comparison

G6EA 2.7 V6 1

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

Smartstream 1.6T (G4FP) 0

No documented issues.

Models

G6EA 2.7 V6 1

Santa Fe CM 2006--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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