Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) vs Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) BUY 82/100
+8 points over Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)
0 / 100
BUY Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC)
Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
82
74
Years
2007--2020
2018--present
Displacement
1591 cc
1598 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
122--130 hp
115--136 hp
Known Issues
0
2
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€700--€1,500

Character

Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC)

"Same as 1.4 but more power. Globally deployed. Excellent parts availability. Reliable daily."

Smartstream 1.6 CRDi (D4FE)

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

Issues Comparison

Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) 0

No documented issues.

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

Gamma 1.6 MPI (G4FC) 27

Getz TB 2002--2011 Rio JB 2005--2011 Cerato LD 2004--2009 i30 FD 2007--2012 i20 PB 2008--2014 Soul AM 2009--2013 Ceed ED 2007--2012 Cerato TD 2009--2013 Venga YN 2010--2019 Soul PS 2014--2019 i40 VF 2011--2019 Sportage QL 2016--2021 Sportage SL 2010--2015 Carens RP 2013--2019 Ceed JD 2012--2018 Tucson TL 2015--2021 i30 GD 2012--2017 Sportage JE/KM 2004--2010 Sportage KM 2004--2010 Ceed ED 2007--2012 i30 FD 2007--2012 Tucson JM 2004--2010 Cerato LD 2004--2009 Picanto 1.2 MPI JA 2017--2024 Hatchback Rio 1.4 MPI UB 2011--2017 Hatchback i10 1.2 MPI BA 2013--2019 Hatchback i20 1.2 MPI GB 2014--2020 Hatchback

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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