Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) vs U/U2 1.6 CRDi (D4FB)

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
U/U2 1.6 CRDi (D4FB) BUY 80/100
+45 points over Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD)
0 / 100
AVOID Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) Hyundai/Kia
0 / 100
BUY U/U2 1.6 CRDi (D4FB) Hyundai/Kia

Specifications

Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD)
U/U2 1.6 CRDi (D4FB)
Brand
Hyundai/Kia
Hyundai/Kia
Verdict
AVOID
BUY
Reliability
35
80
Years
2011--2020
2008--2020
Displacement
1591 cc
1582 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
132--140 hp
110--136 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€3,000--€12,000
€700--€1,900

Character

Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD)

"Direct injection = carbon buildup. No port injection to clean valves. Excessive carbon deposits cause misfires. Problematic."

U/U2 1.6 CRDi (D4FB)

"Proven diesel. 300k+ km possible. EGR/DPF need highway use. Good for commuters."

Issues Comparison

Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) 1

◆ CRITICAL
Rod bearing failure — included in settlement €3,000--€12,000 50,000 km--130,000 km

U/U2 1.6 CRDi (D4FB) 2

▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city use €400--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR valve fouling €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km

Models

Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) 1

i30 1.6 GDI GD 2011--2017 Hatchback

U/U2 1.6 CRDi (D4FB) 50

Getz TB 2008--2011 i20 PB 2008--2014 Rio UB 2011--2017 i20 GB 2014--2018 Picanto SA 2008--2011 Tucson JM 2008--2010 Ceed ED 2008--2012 Santa Fe SM 2008--2006 Cerato LD 2008--2009 Santa Fe SM 2008--2006 Sportage JE/KM 2008--2010 Sportage KM 2008--2010 Tucson JM 2008--2010 Sportage KM 2008--2008 Sportage JE/KM 2008--2010 i30 FD 2008--2012 Cerato TD 2009--2013 Stonic YB 2017--present XCeed CD 2019--present Ceed CD 2018--present Ceed JD 2012--2018 i30 GD 2012--2017 Ceed ED 2008--2012 Soul AM 2009--2013 Ceed JD 2012--2018 i20 PB 2008--2014 Cerato LD 2008--2009 Soul PS 2014--2019 i30 FD 2008--2012 Venga YN 2010--2019 i30 PD 2017--present Ceed ED 2008--2012 XCeed CD 2019--present i30 PD 2017--present Ceed CD 2018--present i30 GD 2012--2017 Ceed ED 2008--2012 i30 FD 2008--2012 Cerato TD 2009--2013 Ceed JD 2012--2018 Venga YN 2010--2019 Rio YB 2017--2021 i20 PB 2008--2014 Ceed JD 2012--2018 Rio UB 2011--2017 i30 GD 2012--2017 i20 GB 2014--2020 Kona 1.6 CRDi OS 2018--2023 SUV Sportage 1.6 CRDi QL 2015--2021 SUV Tucson 1.6 CRDi TL 2015--2020 SUV
Full Gamma 1.6 GDI (G4FD) Report Full U/U2 1.6 CRDi (D4FB) Report